PRACTICE EXCERCISE PUNCTUATING COMPOUND SENTENCE
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE III
Directions: First, review the rules for punctuating compound sentences with
commas and semicolons. Then write the necessary punctuation (commas and
semicolons) where needed.
Hint: Some sentences may not need punctuation.
1. John, is doing his English homework; he will be going outside to play when he is finished.
2. We can go to the gym, or to the movies.
3. I want to fix the computer; however, I don't understand what is wrong with it.
4. Shelly, came in first at the competition; nevertheless, she did not win a prize.
5. Jack, will be going with us to the party, or he will be staying with a friend while we are away.
6. I would like to have a part in the school play, or in the musical concert.
7. Helen, likes to play with her toys, but she is too tired to play with them right now.
8. Put the dish of chocolate chip cookies on the counter, or you can put it on the kitchen table.
9. He can rake the leaves from the front yard; therefore, he can take the trash out too.
10. Lisa locked and shut the door to the house.