Semicolon #1

Front

What are the common coordinating conjunctions?

Back

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Front

What is one way to combine independent clauses that does NOT use a semicolon?

Back

Using coordinating conjunctions.

Front

What must two independent clauses be in order to combine them into one sentence?

Back

They must be related.

Front

True or false: The sentence 'English is the best; I enjoy learning about our language.' correctly uses a semicolon.

Back

True.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an independent clause: 'the answer.' or 'She runs every day.'?

Back

'the answer.' is NOT an independent clause.

Front

What is a semicolon used for in a sentence?

Back

To connect closely related independent clauses.

Front

Can a semicolon be used before a conjunctive adverb?

Back

Yes, a semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

Front

What is the effect of using a semicolon instead of a period?

Back

It creates a closer connection between the two independent clauses.

Front

What punctuation mark is often confused with a semicolon?

Back

The comma.