to link two separate sentences that are closely related
The children came home today; they had been away for a week.I only ate one cake for tea; I wish I'd eaten two.
http://www.informatics.sussex.ac.uk/department/docs/punctuation/node17.html
http://correctpunctuation.explicatus.info/punctuation-colon.htm
http://www.gcse.com/english/semicolon_use.htm
Each member of 11 AA must post two sentences on this blog that show that they can use a semi-colon correctly.
A random sample of them will be put into a search engine to see if you nicked them off a site.
Feel free to comment on each other's work...nicely.
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ReplyDeleteHe booted the ball; it didn't go far.
He felt embarrassed; his face was red.
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ReplyDeletei cant be botherd; not at all.
Kristian here.
ReplyDeleteThe fist flew through the air; it hit him like a truck.
She threw her frisbee; the dog was soon in hot pursuit.
He fell onto the ground; you could see the embarrasment on his face.
ReplyDeleteMy friend didn't like Chuck Norris; he soon paid with his life
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ReplyDeletegeorge sat on the coach thinking of a sentence which included a semi colon ; He knew he was going to be sitting there for a while
He threw the javalin with Confidence ; and was sure he was going to beat his current record
He wanted three items from the shops; bread, milk and cheese.
ReplyDeleteHe ran too school, but he was allready late.
The boy wanted a toy; he got it the next day.
ReplyDeleteThe little girl lost her doll; but to her suprise it had been under her bed the whole time.
Bruce thought his cake looked odd; he hadn't followed the recipe
ReplyDeleteShe ran for the bus; it drove away
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't find this blog; But now I have.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure what to write; I picked my pen up anyway.
Never really appreciated the use of this blog;but I now am in the process of changing my mind.
ReplyDeleteIf i were American, i would vote Arnold schwarzenegger as my next president; keep it in mind.
My favorit players are Steven Gerrad,a midfielder; Fernando Torres, a striker; and Pepe Reina, a goal keeper.
ReplyDeleteHe submitted his English homework on time; pity it was in French!
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ReplyDeleteSappenin 11AA English :)
ReplyDeleteMr. Pope is so stupid; he thinks money grows on trees.
I couldnt find this blog; so i asked Balt.
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I couldn't remember my Googlemail password; I had to recover it.
ReplyDeletePeter wasn't pleased when he came home; his pet Cobra had started to eat his armchair.
-nihad left her homework till last minute;she knew she would get into trouble if she didnt do it.
ReplyDelete-everyones comments are really good;not as good as mine though.
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I got confused on how to write on this blog; now I have realised I have to comment.
ReplyDeleteI need to dye my hair again; but I realy can't be botherd.
no one was badly hurt in the accident; one man bumped his head.
ReplyDeletei got SO confused; so i asked nihad for help!
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i really hate shaunagh bell; shes very annoying
ReplyDeletei didnt no how to use this website; so sean duffy helped me on facebook
this is wasting my time; at least I can play on my PSP.
ReplyDeletethe monkey ate mr popes banana; he didnt feel energetic.
The cat went to the bowl ; there was nothing there
ReplyDeleteIt was harrys first day at work ; he didnt like it at all
I had cheese;it was grated.
ReplyDeleteJohn like chocolate;he ate it to much.
i never carry an umberella; so it always seems to rain.
ReplyDeletei couldn't make a google account; so made a livejournal instead.
i thought i had an idea on how to work this blog; I guess not.
ReplyDeletei wanted to make scrambled egg on toast; but unfortunately i have no eggs
THESE ARE LAURENS, IT WOULDN'T WORK FOR HERR..
I really dislike Tasha Mckenna; she smells so bad.
ReplyDeleteI didn't have a clue how to use this; so i asked for help.
the girl danced all day; her legs got very tierd
ReplyDeleteall this was confusing at first; then everyone elses sentences helped
get hench or die tryin bruv; as you can see he is'nt dying he is just getting more hench
ReplyDeletebob sapp is the greatest fighter of all time; watch him yourself and find out
That shop had that expensive jacket i wanted; for £350
ReplyDeleteMy brother was 5 todayy; but hes still very small
"I went to the basketball court; I was told it was closed for cleaning."
ReplyDelete"I like to eat fish; however, I don't like to be eaten by them."