Semicolon Summative Preparation

 HMS’s miniTHON raises money for pediatric cancer; ____________________, it provides many fun school community activities.

• furthermore

• therefore

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Watching Tik Toks is not my favorite activity; ________________, I like some of the dance moves that it has inspired.

• also

• consequently

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

We have had virtual  snow days instead of missing school; ____________________, we have zero days added on to the end of the year.

• finally

• consequently

• meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

First, I did an aerobic workout this morning; ______________, I did some yoga.

• otherwise

• still

• then

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

My students have been so kind and understanding; ________________, they are the best students around. 

• truly

• likewise

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

We waited after school for hours; _______, the bus arrived.

• however

• finally

• indeed

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which type of sentence instructions were given for the sentence below?

She loves the hustle and bustle of the city; he prefers the peacefulness of the countryside.

• Write a compound sentence that connects related ideas.

• Write a compound sentence that shows evidence/reasoning.

• Write a sentence with a conjunctive adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which type of sentence instructions were given for the sentence below?

I love playing the guitar; meanwhile, my brother enjoys playing the drums.

• Write a compound sentence that connects related ideas.

• Write a compound sentence that shows evidence/reasoning.

• Write a sentence with a conjunctive adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which type of sentence instructions were given for the sentence below?

She practiced the piano diligently for hours; she performed flawlessly at the recital.

• Write a compound sentence that connects related ideas.

• Write a compound sentence that shows evidence/reasoning.

• Write a sentence with a conjunctive adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which type of sentence instructions were given for the sentence below?

Mario is loud and outgoing; his sister is quiet and introverted.

• Write a compound sentence that connects related ideas.

• Write a compound sentence that shows evidence/reasoning.

• Write a sentence with a conjunctive adverb.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.7.1B