Directions: Combine the sentences in each set using a colon, a semicolon, or a dash. (Simply make the changes on this sheet.) After each, indicate whether your change reflects contrast or amplification (formal or informal).

1. Some fans go to a Major League game for a family day out or fun and enjoyment while on vacation. Others fall under the drunkin’, the hardcore, or the concentration fans.

Reason:__________________________________________________

2. More and more people are choosing to continue their education at colleges and universities around the world. Some of them choose to stay on campus, or close by. Others decide to travel larger distances daily to get to their destination. [Combine the last two.]

Reason:__________________________________________________

3. We, who have owned dogs, probably remember them as pups. We took these cute and harmless animals into our homes. Many of us hunted with them.  [Combine the last two.]

Reason:__________________________________________________

4. What is the difference between an amateur and a professional? The answer to that is easy. A professional gets paid to make mistakes.

Reason:__________________________________________________

5. The dog becomes much more than a friend to some. They affect the quality of life for many of the disabled.

Reason:__________________________________________________