ESERCIZIO NUM: 1846 - CATEGORIA: grammatica > punteggiatura - DIFFICOLTA': ****

Punto e virgola: indica le frasi in cui è messo nella posizione corretta.

1 Which is correct? A=No one knew where to buy tickets; as a result, the party was a failure. B=No one knew where to buy tickets, as a result; the party was a failure. C=A and B / 2 Which is correct? A=Some people prefer to type out the rough draft; others prefer just to write it out. B=Some people prefer to type out the rough draft, others; prefer just to write it out. C=Some people prefer to type out the rough draft others prefer just; to write it out. / 3 Which is correct? A=He couldn't choose between fish, fries and a drink, or pizza; a drink and ice cream. B=He couldn't choose between fish, fries and a drink; or pizza, a drink and ice cream. C=He couldn't choose between fish, fries and a drink, or pizza, a drink and ice cream. / 4 Which is correct? A=We do not supply leather folders; However, you could try our other branch. B=We do not supply leather folders, However; you could try our other branch. C=We do not supply leather folders; however, you could try our other branch. / 5 Which is correct? A=This weapon is extremely; Powerful use it wisely. B=This weapon is extremely; powerful use it wisely. C=This weapon is extremely powerful; use it wisely. / 6 We can use a semicolon ___. A=to separate two independent clauses B=the same way we use a comma C=at the end of a sentence / 7 We can also use a semicolon ___. A=to separate the last item in a list B=in a clause related to indirect speech C=in a list where the list items contain commas / 8 Which is correct? A=The cathedral is in England; the painting, however, is in the United States. B=The cathedral is in England the painting; however, is in the United States. C=The cathedral is in England, the painting; however, is in the United States. / 9 Which is correct? A=The day was done, the drama was over. B=The day was done; the drama was over. C=A and B / 10 Which answer is correct? A=We were not careless; in fact, we were just the opposite. B=We were not careless; just the opposite. C=A and B