Colons & Semicolons

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Andrew wanted to go to school however he stayed home because he was sick.

What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence above with commas and semicolons?

• Andrew wanted to go to school; however, he stayed home because he was sick.

• Andrew wanted to go to school, however, he stayed home because he was sick.

• Andrew wanted to go to school, however. So he stayed home because he was sick.

• Leave as is

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I finally finished my essay; it was pretty good, too.

What is the correct way to write the sentence above?

• I finally finished; my essay; it was pretty good too.

• I finally finished; my essay it was pretty good too.

• I finally: finished my essay, it was pretty good too.

• Leave as is

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• All cats have these features: whiskers, ears, and fur.

• All cats: have these features: whiskers, ears, and fur.

• All cats have these features whiskers: ears: and fur.

• All cats have these features whiskers, ears: and fur.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B