Period or Semicolon? From the drop-down list, click on your choice to decide if the blank should contain a semicolon or a period.

Example: The storyteller had us captivated; her voice drew us into the story. (semicolon)
Example: I enjoy pumpkin pie for dessert. Sweden is a country in Europe. (period)

1. I’ll wash the dishes ___ you dry them.
2. We are going to the museum on Saturday ___ the exhibit leaves on Sunday.
3. Let’s meet in the parking lot at noon ___ the movie starts at 12:15.
4. I’ll wash the dishes ___ please turn the radio on.
5. We are going to the museum on Saturday ___ two weeks from today, we will have a visitor.
6. Let’s meet in the parking lot at noon ___ are those shoes new?
Bonus question: For the sentences above that required a period, what else must be done to make them correct?

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