2 English 2 Flashcard 6

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. The principal made the following announcement “School will be closed at 12:30.”

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The principal made the following announcement: "School will be closed at 12:30."

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary: I grabbed everything I would need a fishing pole, bait, and my water bottle.

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I grabbed everything I would need: a fishing pole, bait, and my water bottle.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary: You failed the test for one reason you didn’t study.

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You failed the test for one reason: you didn’t study.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary in the following: John the plumber Gary the carpenter and Wilson the flooring expert.

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John, the plumber; Gary, the carpenter; and Wilson, the flooring expert.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary: Bring the following items with you to class a pencil a three-ring binder and a notebook.

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Bring the following items with you to class: a pencil, a three-ring binder, and a notebook.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. It’s not surprising that you were fired you called in sick three times.

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It’s not surprising that you were fired: you called in sick three times.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. John was excited by life in the city the vibrant noise the crowds of people the bright lights.

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John was excited by life in the city: the vibrant noise, the crowds of people, and the bright lights.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. My baseball coach repeated this mantra “See the ball hit the ball.”

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My baseball coach repeated this mantra: "See the ball; hit the ball."

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary: Although I hate to say it I am left with only one conclusion John doesn’t want to work with us.

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Although I hate to say it, I am left with only one conclusion: John doesn’t want to work with us.

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Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. All the years of practice had led her to this final test a two-minute long floor routine.

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All the years of practice had led her to this final test: a two-minute long floor routine.