4/26: Semicolon vs. Colon [Group Blog Writing]

  • White rhinos are famous for their big horns, they are among the endangered species.
    • Correction: White rhinos are famous for their big horns; consequently, they are among the endangered species.
  • The teacher didn’t know if she should laugh or cry; but she knew it was quite hilarious.
    • Correction: The teacher didn’t know if she should laugh or cry, but she knew it was quite hilarious.
  • Three things matter in life; perseverance, commitment, and aptitude for learning.
    • Correction: Three things matter in life: perseverance, commitment, and aptitude for learning.
  • A dog trotted over to the computer in Sara’s office; typed out a perfect letter; and printed it!
    • Correction: A dog trotted over to the computer in Sara’s office, typed out a perfect letter, and printed it!
  • The manager was stunned; but she told the dog; “The sign says you have to be good with the computer, just because you’re good at typing doesn’t mean that you are good with it”. 
    • Correction: The manager was stunned, but she told the dog: “The sign says you have to be good with the computer; just because you’re good at typing doesn’t mean that you are good with it”.
  • A man walked into a pet shop and ordered three things, centipede, kitten, parrot.
    • Correction: A man walked into a pet shop and ordered three things: a centipede, kitten, and parrot. 
  • Sama was the best person for the job, because she had an excellent service record in one key area; community health training.
    • Correction: Sama was the best person for the job because she has an excellent service record in one key area: community health training
  • Amy served with 4 stars in the army, therefore, she was awarded the Medal of Honor.
    • Correction : Amy served with 4 stars in the army; therefore, she was awarded the Medal of Honor.

By: Yana Walia, Melissa Zilinki, Briana Do

 

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