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Topic: COMMA OR SEMICOLON? 1

Choose whether a comma (,) or semicolon (;) is needed for each sentence.

1. He told me to wait _______ but I didn't.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

2. That was Thomas _______ my husband.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

3. He couldn't afford the big house _______ however, he was able to buy a smaller one.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

4. The guests were Tom, an architect _______ Rachel, a doctor _______ and Bill, a dentist.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

5. The guests were German _______ French _______ and Italian.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

6. He was drunk _______ this is why he crashed the car.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

7. He didn't really laugh at them _______ he just smiled.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

8. I like to read _______ and I like to write as well.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

9. He wants to make a lot of money _______ in fact, he wants to be a millionaire.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

10. He traveled to Frankfurt, Germany _______ Paris, France _______ and Barcelona, Spain.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

11. He didn't wait _______ he just left.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

12. He called her _______ but she didn't hear him.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

13. Yes _______ I do know how to make that dish.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

14. He said he would correct my mistakes by Thursday _______ however, he was only able to do this on Friday.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

15. He brought Frank, his brother _______ Yvonne, his daughter _______ and his mother.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

16. We flew to Manchester _______ not Amsterdam.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

17. Although he really wanted to go to the game _______ he didn't have enough money for a ticket.
  semicolon (;)
  comma (,)

18. Having a cat is great _______ having two is even better.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

19. Having a cat is great _______ but having two is even better.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

20. There are three ways to get there: by plane, which is expensive _______ by train, which can also be expensive _______ and by bus, which is the cheapest option.
  comma (,)
  semicolon (;)

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