Question

Insert a semicolon where the break occurs between the two complete thoughts in each of the following sentences:

Answer 1

Answer:

1. It rained all week; parts of the highway were flooded.

2. The audience roared with laughter; the comedian felt satisfied.

3. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom; it's a relief to get out in the open air after school.

4. Jim never goes to that gas station anymore; he found out that he was overcharged for a valve job.

5. I loved the sweater my friend bought me; I wear it almost every day.

Explanation:

Semi colons are used to separate sentences. It’s similarly to a period but the sentences HAVE to be related.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. It rained all week; part of the highway were flooded.

2. the audience roared with laughter; the comedian felt satisfied.

3. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom; it's a relief to get out in the open air after school.

4. Jim never goes to that gas station anymore; he found out that he was overcharged for a valve job.

5. I loved the sweater my friend brought me; I wear it almost everyday.

Explanation: