Doyle Online Writing Lab

Semicolons

Exercises Answers

1. I wish I had known about the situation before; I may have been able to help.

2. She did not have to take such drastic measures; quitting the team was a very bad idea.

3. It bothered me that George was so obsessed with theproject; still, someone needs to take the helm in such crucial matters.

4. The pairings were: Michael and Sandy; Rick and James; and Kristin and Lois.

5. I meant to buy sugar, milk, butter, and oil at the store this afternoon.(No semicolons necessary).