1 .Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A. The weatherman predicted a sunny day, however; it is cold and cloudy. B.The weatherman predicted a sunny day; however, it is cold and cloudy.
C. The weatherman predicted a sunny day, however; it is cold and cloudy.
2 .Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.The raisin cookies are delicious nevertheless; I can't eat another one.
B.The raisin cookies are delicious, nevertheless; I can't eat another one.
C.The raisin cookies are delicious; nevertheless, I can't eat another one.
3. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.The engine was cooled; therefore, you can add more water to the radiator.
B.The engine was cooled therefore; you can add more water to the radiator.
C.The engine was cooled, therefore; you can add more water to the radiator.
4.Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.The wind knocked over a ladder; the ladder then broke a window.
B.The wind knocked over a ladder the ladder then broke; a window.
C.The wind knocked over a ladder the ladder; then broke a window.
5. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.The hammer and saw began to rust they had been left out; in the rain.
B.The hammer and saw began to rust; they had been left out in the rain.
C.The hammer and saw began to rust they had been left; out in the rain.
6. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.The air is very stale in the library moreover; the lighting is poor.
B.The air is very stale; in the library moreover, the lighting is poor.
C.The air is very stale in the library; moreover, the lighting is poor.
7. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.We decided to leave the restaurant the food was; too expensive.
B.We decided; to leave the restaurant the food was too expensive.
C.We decided to leave the restaurant; the food was too expensive.
8. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.Lorenzo is colorblind, as a result; his wife lays out his clothes every morning.
B.Lorenzo is colorblind; as a result, his wife lays out his clothes every morning.
C.Lorenzo is colorblind as a result; his wife lays out his clothes every morning.
9. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.The cat slept on the windowsill she was wrapped; in warm sunlight.
B.The cat slept; on the windowsill she was wrapped in warm sunlight.
C.The cat slept on the windowsill; she was wrapped in warm sunlight
10. Choose the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
A.Larry is not a good babysitter; he treats his little brother like an insect.
B.Larry is not a good babysitter he treats his little brother; like an insect.
C.Larry is not a good babysitter he treats; his little brother like an insect.
I think its 1 c, 2 a, 3 a, i'm lost please help!!!
