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COMMA OR SEMICOLON? 1




1. He told me to wait _______ but I didn't.
2. That was Thomas _______ my husband.
3. He couldn't afford the big house _______ however, he was able to buy a smaller one.
4. The guests were Tom, an architect _______ Rachel, a doctor _______ and Bill, a dentist.
5. The guests were German _______ French _______ and Italian.
6. He was drunk _______ this is why he crashed the car.
7. He didn't really laugh at them _______ he just smiled.
8. I like to read _______ and I like to write as well.
9. He wants to make a lot of money _______ in fact, he wants to be a millionaire.
10. He traveled to Frankfurt, Germany _______ Paris, France _______ and Barcelona, Spain.
11. He didn't wait _______ he just left.
12. He called her _______ but she didn't hear him.
13. Yes _______ I do know how to make that dish.
14. He said he would correct my mistakes by Thursday _______ however, he was only able to do this on Friday.
15. He brought Frank, his brother _______ Yvonne, his daughter _______ and his mother.
16. We flew to Manchester _______ not Amsterdam.
17. Although he really wanted to go to the game _______ he didn't have enough money for a ticket.
18. Having a cat is great _______ having two is even better.
19. Having a cat is great _______ but having two is even better.
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.
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