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. The UK and the U.S.A. are both English-speaking countries. b. Dr Jones told says that St. Rafael is the patron saint of medicine. c. The UN and NATO are different types of international organization.
a. The dinner was excellent; the food was fresh and perfectly cooked. b. The dinner was excellent, the food was fresh and perfectly cooked. c. The dinner was excellent; the food was fresh, and perfectly cooked.
a. Mr Smith; who teaches at the school, is my uncle. b. Mr Smith, who teaches at the school is my uncle. c. Mr Smith, who teaches at the school, is my uncle.
a. He likes what he does; he does what he likes. b. He likes what he does, he does what he likes. c. He likes what he does he does what he likes.
a. Happiness depends on healthy teeth and good digestion. b. Happiness depends on; healthy teeth and good digestion. c. Happiness depends on healthy teeth, and good digestion.
a. He has two assistants, Mike, who does the accounts, and Carol, who handles appointments. b. He has two assistants; Mike who does the accounts, and Carol who handles appointments. c. He has two assistants; Mike, who does the accounts; and Carol, who handles appointments.
a. Mrs. Grant has a M.A. in sociology, and a B.A. in languages. b. Mrs Grant has a M.A. in sociology and a B.A. in languages. c. Mrs Grant has a MA in sociology, and a BA in languages.
