Exercise 48.1 Combining sentences using semicolons

Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence by using a semicolon. Example:

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  1. Abalone fishing in California is strictly regulated. A person is allowed to harvest only twenty-four of these large mollusks per year.

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    Abalone fishing in California is strictly regulated. A person is allowed to harvest only twenty-four of these large mollusks per year.
  2. City life offers many advantages. In many ways, however, life in a small town is much more pleasant.

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    City life offers many advantages. In many ways, however, life in a small town is much more pleasant.
  3. The door contains an inflatable slide to be used in an emergency. In addition, each seat can become a flotation device.

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    The door contains an inflatable slide to be used in an emergency. In addition, each seat can become a flotation device.
  4. Most car accidents occur within twenty-five miles of the home. Therefore, you should wear a seat belt on every trip.

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    Most car accidents occur within twenty-five miles of the home. Therefore, you should wear a seat belt on every trip.
  5. Involvement in team sports provides more than just health benefits for young girls. It also increases their self-confidence.

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    Involvement in team sports provides more than just health benefits for young girls. It also increases their self-confidence.