Colons & Semicolons
Authored by Racheal Bazemore
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence shows the correct way to use a semicolon?
Tiffany had the correct answer; but she erased it.
Sheila and Susan bought many things like socks; shoes; and tops.
Even though it was early; our friends started a line for buying tickets.
Mrs. Nguyen did not rent a video; instead, she went to a movie.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I will get on the bus soon; I should be home before lunch.
Many people like both dogs and cats: the animal shelter has plenty of both of them.
Don't be surprised if it snows it snows almost every day here in the winter.
Many people like to play soccer, soccer has become very popular with children.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
We hope you like our project, we worked very hard on it.
We hope you like our project; we worked very hard on it.
We hope you like our project we worked very hard on it.
We hope you like our project: we worked very hard on it.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon?
Lola is a beautiful; yellow gecko with a very long tongue.
Geckos are a type of lizard; they are often kept as pets.
The pet store has many different types of lizards such as geckos; chameleons; and iguanas.
Geckos are very cool pets, however; they need to be taken care of.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon?
Karl and his friend Stanley like to look at the stars; in the desert sky.
Although the friends wanted to play basketball; they had to study for the math test.
Tim's favorite sport is hockey; he plays street hockey every day.
Joe and Brad like to play volleyball; on sunny days.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses semicolons correctly?
Running a mile each day; gives me more energy.
With the dawn of each new day; I put on my running shoes and run.
I usually try to run a mile a day; I wouldn't want to get out of shape.
Running is a great way to keep in shape I tell all of my friends; to try it.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence below shows the correct way to use a semicolon?
Out of thirty students; only eight students got A's.
The thirty students studied for the test; only eight students got A's.
The thirty students studied for the test; without any problems.
The entire class of thirty students; studied hard for their test.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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