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Combining Main Clauses
Exercise # 2 - Rewrites

Directions: Revise the following sentences using a colon, a semicolon, or a dash. Make your changes on this paper, or write your answers on separate paper. After each, briefly explain your reasons for the change(s).


1. There are many stay at home mothers. Some stay home because they choose to, while others enjoy working outside the home.