Semicolons and Colons

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

• To separate different parts of a sentence

• To connect independent clauses

• To end a sentence

• To clarify ideas in a sentence

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In list-like sentences, how does a semicolon differ from a comma?

• Semicolons are weaker than commas

• Semicolons group items together while commas separate them

• Semicolons are used to end a sentence, while commas are used to connect clauses

• Semicolons and commas have the same function in list-like sentences

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

When should a semicolon be used to connect clauses?

• When the clauses are unrelated

• When the clauses are of different lengths

• When the clauses refer to the same thing

• When the clauses contain coordinating conjunctions

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• For

• Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

What is the role of a semicolon in a sentence?

• To replace a period

• To separate clauses that are unrelated

• To give variety to a sentence

• To connect dependent clauses

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should a semicolon NOT be used?

• In a list

• Before coordinating conjunctions

• To connect unrelated clauses

• To replace a period

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Colons can go after a verb.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Colons are used to...

• Separate two independent clauses

• Start a list

• End a sentence

• Provide emphasis in writing

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• None of these are correct

• Most: of my hobbies I can do alone hiking, biking, and painting.

• Most of my hobbies I can do alone: hiking, biking, and painting.

• Most of my hobbies: I can do alone hiking, biking, and painting.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where does the colon go?

I like to read books, magazines and brochures.

• After read

• Before read

• this sentence does not need a colon

• After like

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B