Semicolon, colon, and em dash practice

The students were nervous; but excited, about the upcoming school dance.

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• nervous but excited about

• nervous--but excited--about

• nervous: but excited, about

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Some of the students' parents had stern feedback for their teens "Dances are frivolous activities!"

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• teens, "Dances are

• teens; "Dances are

• teens: "Dances are

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Some of the students will go to the dance with a date. However, others will go to the dance with friends.

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• with a date. But, others

• with a date; however, others

• with a date: however, others

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The girls who have already bought dresses for the dance are: Jessica, Maria, and Ruby.

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• are Jessica, Maria, and Ruby.

• are--Jessica, Maria, and Ruby.

• are, Jessica, Maria, and Ruby.

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Their dates Mike, Felix, and Chris have not secured their outfits yet.

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• dates--Mike, Felix, and Chris--have

• dates--Mike, Felix, and Chris have

• dates: Mike, Felix, and Chris have

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College admissions counselors tell us grades and test scores are important, but other factors are important, too. Nevertheless, leadership and activities matter for admissions as well.

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• However,

• In addition,

• For instance,

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Colleges for the most part look for well-rounded applicants.

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• Colleges: for the most part,

• Colleges, for the most part

• Colleges--for the most part--

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On the other hand, being well-rounded cannot always offset a poor academic record, Academics will always play some role in the college admissions process.

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• record, though academics

• record--Academics--

• record: Academics

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According to college admissions officers, the most rigorous courses are the most worthwhile: Advanced Placement courses, microbiology, and other college preparatory classes.

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• worthwhile, Advanced

• worthwhile; Advanced

• worthwhile--Advanced

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On the other hand; taking courses appropriate for one's ability level can also allow students to showcase their strengths.

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• hand, taking

• hand: taking

• hand taking

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