Duplicate of SAT Colons & Semicolons Review

She is a graceful dancer (?) and people enjoy watching her.

The polar bear emerged from her den: her two cubs followed closely behind.

Socrates once said something profound; "Wonder is the beginning of wisdom."

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

I was confused on the assignment (?) I need to pay more attention in class.

You passed the exam (?) however, you should have studied more.

Ben loves many sports: basketball, tennis, baseball, and hockey.

Owls are nocturnal (?) they hunt at night.

Everyone said the spokesperson was lying; she said she was sharing alternative facts.

I need the following items from Target (?) diapers, formula, bottles, and Tylenol.

I carried three items (?) a water bottle, a pen, and a notebook.

Gravity is a law of nature; consequently, people sometimes fall down stairs.

Only one word can describe Monday: depressing.

Please proofread for spelling mistakes (?) as well as grammatical errors.

We had too many turnovers (?) we lost the championship.

It was the first of April (?) all the spring flowers were on display.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Pencil can be erased (?) ink is permanent.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The following things annoy Lucia: vacuousness, pretentiousness, and gullibility.

The sun was shining brightly, however, it was still cold outside.

"The Walking Dead" is one of my favorite shows; and I watch it every week.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

It rained hard (?) but the game still went on.

The bag contained several items (?) books, wires, batteries, socks, and a large rock.

I like that quote by Erica Jong (?) "If you don't risk anything, you risk even more."

Edgar Allan Poe used a strange subject for one of his stories; a cask of wine.

I need to stop playing video games (?) I can't focus on my work.

Teachers love many things; especially taking attendance.

He kept shouting: "I really want the new iPhone!"

I tried out for the soccer team; but I didn't make it.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.