Semicolons, Commas, Colons

Hopefully, the weather will change soon__ otherwise, the whole summer will go by without the sun shining.

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I met my dad’s elderly aunt at a family reunion__ I was surprised to see her with a cell phone and an iPad.

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Loaded to the iPad were several different games__ Candy Crush, Homescapes, and Clash of Clans.

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Even though their luggage got lost and they were held up by airport security__ Uncle Eddie, Aunt Karen, and Beth all arrived on time.

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We spent the last six hours calling the airport__ nevertheless, the missing luggage has not turned up.

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Several times Karen went to the front desk requesting that her room be given maid service__ unfortunately, her efforts produced no positive results.

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We decided to visit the National Gallery in the late afternoon__ later, we ate at a well-known restaurant.

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The top floor of the Eiffel tower is open to the public__ however, the only way to access it is by elevator.

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Dr. Frankenstein enjoys working with cadavers__ he enjoys working with them so much, in fact, that he built an original construction from several.

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Knowing that he would one day make medical and scientific history __ Dr. Frankenstein worked tirelessly in his lab.

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