Question

tuesday directions:

1. write tues., and the date, on the left hand side of your notebook.
2. correct the following sentence based on the directions.

correct the following sentences by correctly using semicolons and/or commas:

1. some people write with word processors others write with a pen or pencil.
2. however they choose to write people are allowed to make their own decisions as a result many people swear by their writing methods.

Explanation:

1. The first sentence has two independent clauses (complete thoughts) joined without punctuation. A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses.
2. The second sentence has multiple issues: "However" is a conjunctive adverb at the start of a clause, so it needs a comma after it. It also has two sets of independent clauses; a semicolon separates the two main related complete thoughts, and a comma follows the introductory phrase "as a result".

Answer:

1. Some people write with word processors; others write with a pen or pencil.
2. However, they choose to write; people are allowed to make their own decisions, as a result, many people swear by their writing methods.