Question

USING SEMICOLONS AND COLONS CORRECTLY Correct the punctuation in the following sentences by re-writing the sentence, adding semicolons and colons where they are needed and by changing other punctuation and capitalization as needed.

Example
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The following items were among those rationed in the United States during World War II coffee, cars, sugar, and tires.


Corrected version: The following items were among those rationed in the United States during World War II: coffee, cars, sugar, and tires.


The Fourth of July parade included the following floats, which all had a patriotic theme, marching bands, clowns, jugglers, and other circus performers, and antique cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Answer 1

The Fourth of July parade included the following floats: all had a patriotic theme; marching bands, clowns, jugglers, and other circus performers; and antique cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the corrected sentence, colons and semicolons are used to provide clarity and improve the organization of the list items in the sentence.

A colon is used after "following floats" to introduce a list of items that follows.

A semicolon is used after "patriotic theme" to separate the different floats that have a patriotic theme.

Another semicolon is used after "circus performers" to separate the different types of performers in the parade.

Lastly, a semicolon is used after "vehicles" to separate the different types of antique cars, trucks, and other vehicles in the parade.

By using these punctuation marks appropriately, the sentence is structured in a clearer and more organized way, making it easier for the reader to understand the different elements included in the Fourth of July parade.

~~~Harsha~~~