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Target 10: Semi-colons Double point target
Task 1
Join up the ideas that are related.
The cat purred contentedly. I couldn’t walk another step.
The necklace sparkled brightly. The hinges were rusty and worn.
The door creaked loudly. All the fish were gone.
I felt exhausted.
The diamonds were real.
Now write out the complete sentences, using semi-colons to connect the two ideas.
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Colour the box green if you are confident in Teacher’s comment on task:
this activity.
Colour the box red if you feel you need
more practice.
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