Correct the semicolons and colons usage in the following sentences. Your answer should consist of the exact sentences copied and pasted into the text box. You should place the appropriate semicolons or colons in the sentences. There may be problems that are correct as written. Remember that you are not to correct or introduce other punctuation. However, you may find that some commas are not the appropriate punctuation required for the correctness of the sentence. You are not to reprepare the sentences in any way, but merely correct the use of semicolons and colons. 

a. After she had spent some time living in the city, Tyra decided to go back to her small town however, her lease prevented her from leaving for six more months. 

b. Of all her possessions, she loved this one the best the hand-carved wooden owl. 

c. After I got my hair cut, I went shopping for new shoes, a new shirt, and a new pair of glasses. 

d. There were some considerable shifts in his thinking therefore, he changed his political parties, much to the disappointment of his running mate. 

e. Getting my dog, I knew that I would have to change my habits namely, my going on weekend adventures to other towns.