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18. I would; therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash. 19. Nature lovers will appreciate seeing: whales, sea lions, and pelicans. 20. He has friends from Iowa and Nebraska and Illinois is his home state. 21. We have set this restriction, do your homework before watching television. Semicolons and Colons Quiz 2 Correct any comma, semicolon, or colon errors. Some sentences may require removing punctuation. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Answers are on page 142. Example: The recipe calls for: flour, butter, and sugar. Correction: The recipe calls for flour, butter, and sugar. 1. He has friends from Montana Iowa and Nebraska and Illinois is his home state. 2. This is a difficult exercise but I am having fun. 3. Although this is a difficult exercise I am having fun. 4. This is a difficult exercise I am having fun though. 5. The man who is wearing dark glasses is an FBI undercover agent. 6. That FBI agent who is wearing dark glasses once protected the president. 7. Did you John eat my cake? 8. Did John eat my cake? 9. Did his friend John eat my cake? 10. Did John his friend eat the cake? 11. If everything goes according to plan he will retire at 40 if real estate prices continue to drop however he may have to work until he is 65. 12. Golden retrievers, which are known to be gentle are also loyal. 13. Dogs that are gentle are often good family pets. 14. I would love to be rich and famous although fame has mixed blessings. 15. I would love to be rich and famous and famous is the first priority. 141
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