What are three uses for the semicolon? (multi-answer)

To separate items in a series when one or more of the items contain a comma.

To join two independent clauses when the second begins with a transitional phrase

To join two independent (complete sentences) that are closely related

"George enjoys baking pastries such as cakes, cupcakes, and cookies." Does this sentence need a colon? (multi-answer)

No, the sentence contains a preposition

I like to read mysteries, science fiction, and historical fiction. Can you use a colon in this sentence?

No, the sentence contains a verb before the list

Which sentence is correct?

1. The man forgot one important detail; the key was locked inside the safe.

1. The man forgot one important; detail the key was locked inside the safe.

1. The man forgot one important detail the key was locked; inside the safe.

Choose the correct sentence.

My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Punctuation

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.9-10.2A, L.9-10.2B, L.1.1G

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does a semicolon link?

Two complete and related sentences

Two independent clauses

Two dependent clauses

Nothing

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Sheila does not like most vegetables nevertheless, she eats them because they are good for her.

Where does the semicolon go in this sentence?

After "nevertheless"

After "like"

After "vegetables"

After "them"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Samantha is studying for tomorrow’s math test Frederick is preparing for his job interview this afternoon.

Where should the semicolon be placed in this sentence?

after "studying"

after "test"

after "preparing"

after "interview"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

I did not call myself a poet I told people I wrote poems.

Where can a semicolon be added to this sentence?

I did not call myself a poet; I told people I wrote poems.

I did not call myself; a poet I told people I wrote poems

I did not call myself a poet I told people; I wrote poems

You cannot use a semicolon in this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In general, semicolons are NOT used to connect independent clauses along with a . . .

Transitional phrase, such as "for example"

Coordinating conjunction, such as "and" or "but"

All of these

Conjunctive adverb, such as "however" or "instead"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The punctuation mark that often introduces a list of items is called a

asterisk

colon

hyphen

ellipsis

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What does a semicolon link?

Sheila does not like most vegetables nevertheless, she eats them because they are good for her.

Where does the semicolon go in this sentence?

Samantha is studying for tomorrow’s math test Frederick is preparing for his job interview this afternoon.

Where should the semicolon be placed in this sentence?

I did not call myself a poet I told people I wrote poems.

Where can a semicolon be added to this sentence?

In general, semicolons are NOT used to connect independent clauses along with a . . .

The punctuation mark that often introduces a list of items is called a

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses

The 7 coordinating conjunctions are:

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, __________.

What are three uses for the semicolon?
(multi-answer)

"One shouldn't work while on vacation they are for fun."

This sentence needs a______.

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What does a semicolon link?

Sheila does not like most vegetables nevertheless, she eats them because they are good for her.Where does the semicolon go in this sentence?

Samantha is studying for tomorrow’s math test Frederick is preparing for his job interview this afternoon.﻿Where should the semicolon be placed in this sentence?

I did not call myself a poet I told people I wrote poems.﻿Where can a semicolon be added to this sentence?

In general, semicolons are NOT used to connect independent clauses along with a . . .

The punctuation mark that often introduces a list of items is called a

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses

The 7 coordinating conjunctions are:For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, __________.

What are three uses for the semicolon?(multi-answer)

"One shouldn't work while on vacation they are for fun."This sentence needs a______.

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Sheila does not like most vegetables nevertheless, she eats them because they are good for her.

Where does the semicolon go in this sentence?

Samantha is studying for tomorrow’s math test Frederick is preparing for his job interview this afternoon.

Where should the semicolon be placed in this sentence?

I did not call myself a poet I told people I wrote poems.

Where can a semicolon be added to this sentence?

The 7 coordinating conjunctions are:

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, __________.

What are three uses for the semicolon?
(multi-answer)

"One shouldn't work while on vacation they are for fun."

This sentence needs a______.