1. which of the following sentences do not use the semicolon correctly?

arnold and betsy hurried to feed the pigs; a huge storm was coming.

the pigs were still out in the field; therefore, betsy and arnold had to corral them into the barn for safety.

after feeding the pigs; betsy and arnold were caught in a downpour.

as they ran back to the house, betsy and arnold laughed that the pigs were safe but they were caught in the storm; it was truly an adventure.

2. which sentence should use semicolons to separate items in the list for clarity?

the little boy wanted a shiny, red ball, a huge transformer truck, and a tall, professional size basketball goal for christmas.

the little girl wanted a doll, a barbie jeep, and a bracelet for christmas.

the mother wanted a clean house, a new computer, and a diamond necklace for christmas.

the father wanted a table saw, a new coffee pot, and a pair of shoes for christmas.