Punctuation

Where should the semicolon be placed? 

After school, I went to the play rehearsal then, I studied in the library for an hour.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should the semicolon be placed? 

We practiced every day after school and all Saturday however, we lost the game.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should the semicolon be placed?

The judge ran a great campaign he easily won the election.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should the comma(s) be placed? 

I packed a toothbrush toothpaste and mouthwash.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

True, or false?

Semicolons link dependent clauses to independent clauses.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should the comma(s) be placed?

I need your help Jill.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

What is this?

; ; ; ; ; ; ;

• colon

• semicolon

• comma

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where should the colon be placed?

He got what he worked for a promotion.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where should the comma(s) be placed?

I want to go to the movies but I have to finish my homework first.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where should the comma(s) be placed?

My mother on the other hand does not like chocolate.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2