B. Using the Semicolon and the Colon in Writing Add semicolons and colons where they are needed in these paragraphs.
(1) Walk past any jewelry display case the gem most likely to catch your eye
is the dazzling diamond. (2) Diamonds are the hardest materials found in nature
thus, they are the longest wearing of all gems. (3) These stones are highly
prized in addition to hardness and brilliance, their rarity adds to their value.
(4) There are four known diamond fields in the world Africa, India, Russia,
and South America. (5) Most diamonds are mined in Africa the country of
South Africa produces the majority of these gems.
(6) Some of the largest, most flawless diamonds ever found are world
famous the Cullinan, the Koh-i-noor, the Regent, and the Hope. (7) The
Cullinan, weighing one and one-third pounds, is the largest diamond ever
found it was cut into nine large stones and 96 smaller ones. (8) Both the
largest of the Cullinan stones and the Koh-i-noor are now part of the British
crown jewels the Regent is the property of the French government. (9) The
Hope diamond is notable for its deep blue color it can be viewed at the
Smithsonian in Washington, D. C.

The adventures of tom sawyer, chapter 6 (excerpt) what does tom do to get sid’s attention? a) tom lies in bed as he tries to think of an excuse to miss school b) tom knocks a book on the floor to wake sid up c) tom tells sid that he is suffering from an infected toe and a loose tooth d) tom groans and says, “ when i’m gone…”, so sid will call for aunt polly’s how does sid react to tom as he pretends to die? a) so it becomes anxious and asks if tom is dying b) sid knows tom is faking but joins in with tom’s game c) sid takes tom seriously and makes a list of tom’s valuables d) sid knows tom is a lying and immediately runs to tell aunt polly

Read the excerpt from rena's promise: two sisters in auschwitz. “i have a favor to ask of you, andrzej . . this is very difficult for me, but i must ask. it is no longer safe in tylicz for rena. her mother and i are worried for her safety every day.” “i heard what happened last night, mr. kornreich. i understand your concern.” “i have no money to pay you for this favor.” “sir, i would not take any money from you. she is my friend since childhood. i will do whatever you ask to your daughter.” “ you.” papa paused, stroking his chin where his beard should have been. “you seem like a man of your word. if you would bring rena across the border to slovakia, her mother and i might find sleep at night.” which best summarizes the excerpt? although he does not trust andrzej, rena’s father fears for his daughter’s life and finally agrees to leave her with him. slovakia is the only safe place for the jews of europe, and andrzej has agreed to take rena there. rena’s father asks andrzej to take her to safety in slovakia, and he agrees to do so. after much deliberation, rena’s father pays a polish man to take her safely across the border to slovakia. mark this and return

Imagine that you have just moved to a new city.write a short letter to your best friendtelling him or her about the move.be sure to include the date and your new address.use additional paper ifnecessary