Sometimes whether we use a comma, semi-colon or full stop is a matter of personal style. Here are some examples. Click the button next to your choice and see if you are correct.
a. We had a bath, it used up all the hot water. b. We had a bath; it used up all the hot water. c. We had a bath.It used up all the hot water.
a. He put his complaint in the red letter box. b. He put his complaint in the red letter-box. c. He put his complaint in the red-letter-box.
a. The 7000 soldiers were outnumbered by 21 000 enemies. b. The seven thousand soldiers were outnumbered by 21 000 enemies. c. The 7000 soldiers were outnumbered by 21000 enemies.
a. He found the perfect mix of sunshine, beaches and fun in Spain. b. He found the perfect mix: of sunshine, beaches and fun in Spain. c. He found the perfect mix of sunshine, beaches and fun: in Spain.
a. He was fined £95.5 for driving at 5 m.p.h. over the speed limit. b. He was fined £95 50 for driving at 5 m.p.h over the speed limit. c. He was fined £95.50 for driving at 5 mph over the speed limit.
a. He worked for both NATO and the WHO. b. He worked for both NATO and the W.H.O. . c. He worked for both NATO and the W.H.O.
a. The Emperor Augustus was born in 63 BC and died in AD 14. b. The Emperor Augustus was born in 63 BC, and died in 14 AD. c. The Emperor Augustus was born in BC 63; and died in 14 AD.
