Semicolon - English language punctuation - class-VIII
Description: semicolon | |
Number of Questions: 19 | |
Created by: Seema Agrawal | |
Tags: punctuation english |
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Over the last few years, there has been a radical change in the village's population ... most people under the age of 35 have migrated to nearby cities.
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There were seeds, nuts and fruit in the salad, it was a nutritious meal.
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The umbrella was faded, torn and broken, it was old and much-used.
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Mother Teresa ran hospices and homes for people with serious diseases, soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics: she received numerous awards for her work.
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His step was sure, his gait was stylish.
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The coffee was warm, the eggs were boiled to perfection and the toast was crisp; Maria and Luke were all set to have breakfast.
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The peacock's tail was blue and green, his body was an iridescent blue.
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His house had French windows in every room, he wanted to be sure of having fresh air blowing through the interiors.
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The morning dawned bright and clear: Peter and his family were ready for their long journey.
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The Queen enjoyed a long reign, she ruled justly and mercifully.
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Team interaction is a key ingredient of workplace culture: good communication between team members is essential for success.
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He was kind-hearted and gregarious, everyone liked him.
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The land was beautiful: the land was green.
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Communication is one of the most important soft skills - it is key to any work project.
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The house had balconies, a well-equipped kitchen and a pretty garden at the back, it was everything Hannah and Ralph were looking for.
Elise loved baking elaborate confections; she wanted to be a professional chef.
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