Semicolons

A semicolon looks like this;

• :

• ;

• #

• *

Answer explanation

A semicolon is represented by the symbol ';' which is the correct choice among the answer options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What do we call the punctuation with a dot on top of a comma?

• colon

• transition

• semicolon

• fanboy

Answer explanation

The punctuation with a dot on top of a comma is called a semicolon, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

A semicolon is used to...

• separate two clauses

• connect to a fanboy

• separate transition words

• connect two independent clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which formula is CORRECT when writing a sentence using a semicolon?

• IC ; transition word, IC.

• IC, Fanboy, IC.

• IC, transition word; IC.

• IC ; fanboy, IC.

Answer explanation

The correct formula for using a semicolon in a sentence is IC ; transition word, IC. This structure separates two independent clauses with a semicolon and a transition word.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

True or False: A semicolon needs a transition word after it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. A semicolon needs a transition word after it to connect two independent clauses correctly.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Independent clause _________ transition word _____ independent clause.

Word Bank

semicolon comma colon period FANBOY

DO NOT TYPE A COMMA BETWEEN THE TWO WORDS THAT YOU CHOOSE.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Write a sentence correctly using a semicolon.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In order to use a semicolon, you need to make sure that both independent clauses are __________________.

• are dependent

• are closely related in topic

• are long enough

• are completely different topics

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of these words is NOT a transition word?

• therefore

• and

• however

• for example

Answer explanation

The word 'and' is NOT a transition word as it is a conjunction, not a transition word like 'therefore', 'however', or 'for example'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is written CORRECTLY?

• I ate too much, therefore; I got a stomach ache.

• I ate too much therefore: I got a, stomach ache.

• I ate too much; therefore, I got a stomach ache.

• I ate too much therefore: I got a; stomach ache.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'I ate too much; therefore, I got a stomach ache.' It uses the correct punctuation and structure for the conjunction 'therefore'.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A