which of the following shows correct semicolon usage;
1] a. The rally is today, however; Janet isn't going
b. The rally is today; however, Janet isn't going
2]which is correct;
a.Bill had been shopping for hours, finally, he found the book he wanted.
b.Bill had been shopping; for hours, finally he found the book he wanted.
c.Bill had been shopping for hours; finally, he found the book he wanted.
3. which is correct;
a. Dave neglected to study for the exam; consequently, he received a poor grade.
b.Dave neglected to stusy for the exam, consequently he received a poor grade.
2006-08-05 15:39:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
school starts in few weeks and last year, I had problems with these, and I need to get prepared by studying abroad so that I can do better this year, thanks
2006-08-05 15:40:57 · update #1
Which of the following shows correct semicolon usage;
b. The rally is today; however, Janet isn't going
2] which is correct;
c. Bill had been shopping for hours; finally, he found the book he wanted.
3. Which is correct;
a. Dave neglected to study for the exam; consequently, he received a poor grade.
by the way : 'Neglecting to "Stusy" will always get you a poor grade.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-08-05 15:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key point here is the semi-colon.
Consider this website:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/grammar/course/punctuation/3_2.htm
Think of a semi-colon as a full-stop in the middle of two sentences. You can use a semi-colon to make one longer sentence.
1a) The rally is today, however. Janet isn't going.
This sentence doesn't make much sense like this. The word "however" is key to point out that even though the rally is today, Janet is going.
2a) is a long sentence that has one too many commas.
2b) Bill had been shopping. For hours, finally he found the book he wanted.
Does 2b) look right to you? I'm sure it doesn't. Many of these conjunctive adverbs (finally, however) will be the start of a new sentence. Hence, you should find the semi-colon between the first sentence and the second.
Check it out on #3.
2006-08-05 22:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct ones are 1b, 2c, 3b.
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Gary Hendricks
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2006-08-05 22:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by gary_hendricks_mail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want 2 points
2006-08-05 22:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do your own homework. Homework is assigned for a reason. It helps you learn.
2006-08-05 22:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. b
2. c
3. A
2006-08-06 01:38:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1b
2c
3a
2006-08-05 22:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
correct answers:
1B
2C
3A
2006-08-05 22:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by Carlitos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
close your eyes and choose...
2006-08-05 22:46:12 · answer #9 · answered by JoToCo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1B
2C
3A
2006-08-05 22:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by serendipity 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋