Colons and semicolons

Colons and semicolons

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English

6th Grade

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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