What is a semicolon used for?
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A semicolon is used when combining two independent clauses.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What should you do if you are stuck between two answers?
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Look for evidence in the text that supports one or the other.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an excerpt?
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An excerpt is a passage taken from a larger text.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you correct the sentence: 'My neighbors roosters like to crow all day long, and it drives me crazy.'?
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No change needed.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What change needs to be made to the sentence: 'As most of you know, we just celebrated Sophias 15th birthday.'?
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Change 'Sophias' to 'Sophia's'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.
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