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.