In the following sentences, circle the semicolons that are used incorrectly, and add any commas and semicolons that are missing.

1. Their date was wonderful; because the movie had a happy ending, the dinner was good, and the cruising weather was warm.
2. After I went to the store, I went to the cleaners; picked up the kids; put gas in the car; and stopped by the post office.
3. Changing the oil in your car can be done at home however; sometimes it’s easier to take it to the mechanic to get it done.
4. It rained the whole day the streets are flooded.
5. Yesterday we went to the zoo; therefore; I am not interested in watching the Animal Channel tonight.


1. wonderful because;
2. cleaners, picked / kids, put / car, and;
3. home; however, sometimes;
4. day; the;
5. zoo; therefore, I

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