In the following sentences, circle the semicolons that are used incorrectly, and add any commas and semicolons that are missing.
1. I took down the Christmas decorations this morning I have four boxes to put in the garage.
2. Tomorrow you have to go to class; take the dog for a walk; get the week’s groceries; and make your doctor’s appointment.
3. While you were at school I made lunch washed the laundry cleaned my room and swept the balcony.
4. I want to go skydiving even though it looks scary, I bet it is so much fun!
5. My teacher taught us to use semicolons correctly I hope that I don’t forget what she taught us!
1. morning; I;
2. class, take / walk, get / groceries, and;
3. lunch, washed / laundry, cleaned / room, and;
4. skydiving, even / scary; I;
5. correctly; I
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