Jill and Sara spend a lot of time on Insta, they admire creative posts.

Replace the comma with a semi colon

A sound came from the closet, the little girl thought a monster was there.

Replace the comma with a semi colon.

First period is a loud and rowdy class but second period is a quiet class.

Incorrect. Add a comma before the word "but"

Lorraine wanted Thai food for lunch but the caterer served mexican food.

Incorrect. Put a comma before "but"

Fred arrived early to class, Mr. Jones was pleased.

Incorrect. Replace the comma with a semi colon

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1
A semicolon (;) can be used like a period for related thoughts
True
False
2
Jill and Sara spend a lot of time on Insta, they admire creative posts.
Replace the comma with a semi colon
Add a comma before "and"
Correct as written
Take out the comma before "they".
3
A sound came from the closet, the little girl thought a monster was there.
Add a second comma after "corner"
Replace the comma with a semi colon.
Move the comma to before "girl".
Correct as written
4
First period is a loud and rowdy class but second period is a quiet class.
Incorrect. Put a comma before loud
Incorrect. Add a comma before the word "but"
Incorrect. Take out the word "but" and add a comma.
Correct as written
5
Emma and Sally went to Elly's house she finished her math homework.
Add a comma before "she"
Add a comma between "Emma" and "and"
Add a semi colon before "she"
Correct as written
6
Jose flossed and brushed his teeth before he went to bed.
Put a comma before the word "and"
Put a semi colon before the word "and"
Put a comma before "before".
Correct as written.
7
Lorraine wanted Thai food for lunch but the caterer served mexican food.
Correct as written
Incorrect. Put a comma before "but"
Incorrect. Put a semi colon before "but"
Incorrect. Put a comma after "but"
8
Fred arrived early to class, Mr. Jones was pleased.
Incorrect. Take out the comma and add "and" before Mr. Jones
Incorrect. Take out the comma and add "or" before Mr. Jones
Correct as written
Incorrect. Replace the comma with a semi colon
9
Kristen wore a new hoody to school; it was a present for her birthday.
Incorrect. Capitalize the I in "it".
Incorrect. Replace the semi colon with a comma.
correct as written
Incorrect. Add the word "and" in front of "it"

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