Read the sentences Add the necessary semicolons
I watched television last night consequently, I did not do well on today's test
; after night
My dad is a great cook I really like his food
; after cook
We were sorry to lose the tree on the other hand, the garden gets more s un
; after tree
Dad wants to watch a movie Mom wants to watch a game show
;after movie
There is really nothing on television besides, I need to do some work on my project
; after television
The book was good I like the characters
;after good
The swimming race started the swimmers dove into the pool
;after started
Right.
Thank you
You're welcome.
I watched television last night; consequently, I did not do well on today's test.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.
My dad is a great cook; I really like his food.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.
We were sorry to lose the tree; on the other hand, the garden gets more sun.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.
Dad wants to watch a movie; Mom wants to watch a game show.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.
There is really nothing on television; besides, I need to do some work on my project.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.
The book was good; I like the characters.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.
The swimming race started; the swimmers dove into the pool.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate the two independent clauses.