Question

read the sentences below carefully. if it needs to be rewritten, rewrite the correct the semicolon punctuation issue. if it is correct, circle correct and move on to the next sentence.

1. i wanted to see the new superhero movie; the tickets were sold out.

a. correct
b. rewrite the sentence:

1. we can go to the beach, we can go to the mountains.

a. correct
b. rewrite the sentence:

1. she is allergic to cats, however, she owns two of them.

a. correct
b. rewrite the sentence:

1. my backpack is heavy; however, its filled with textbooks, notebooks, and my laptop.

a. correct
b. rewrite the sentence:

1. the meeting is scheduled for monday; however, it might be postponed.

a. correct
b. rewrite the sentence:

1. my cousins live in seattle, washington; austin, texas, and tampa, florida.

a. correct
b. rewrite the sentence:

Explanation:

1. The original sentence is correct as it uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses.
2. The original sentence has a comma - splice error. A semicolon should be used instead of the comma as both parts are independent clauses.
3. The original sentence has a comma - splice error. A semicolon should be used before "however" as it is joining two independent clauses.
4. The original sentence is correct as it uses a semicolon before "however" to join two independent clauses.
5. The original sentence is correct as it uses a semicolon before "however" to join two independent clauses.
6. The original sentence is correct as it uses semicolons to separate items (city - state pairs) in a list where the items themselves contain commas.

Answer:

1. a. Correct
2. a. Incorrect; b. Rewrite the sentence: We can go to the beach; we can go to the mountains.
3. a. Incorrect; b. Rewrite the sentence: She is allergic to cats; however, she owns two of them.
4. a. Correct
5. a. Correct
6. a. Correct