Colons and semicolons
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a colon?
Back
A colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a colon?
Back
Use a colon before a list, a quote, or to emphasize a point.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a semicolon?
Back
Use a semicolon to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: 'I have apples oranges and bananas.'
Back
I have apples, oranges, and bananas.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: 'I have finished my homework now I can play.'
Back
I have finished my homework; now I can play.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to list items using a colon?
Back
You can say: 'You need the following items: a pen, paper, and a ruler.'
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