Ch. 42 Self-Study Exercise 30-1: Using Semicolons (Lettered Questions)

EXERCISE 30-1 Using Semicolons

Add any necessary semicolons to the following sentences, and change any that are incorrectly used. Some sentences may be correct. Example:

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  1. Question

    The research paper was due in six weeks, therefore, Ali got started right away by making a schedule.

  2. Question

    The committee estimated the extent of violent crime among teenagers, especially those between the ages of fourteen and sixteen, acted as a liaison between the city and schools and between churches and volunteer organizations, and drew up a plan to reduce violence, both public and domestic, in the next decade.

  3. Question

    The skilled pilot landed the plane in an open field, all passengers made it out safely.

  4. Question

    The mall no longer seems to attract customers, however; downtown businesses are picking up again.