Semicolon Quiz- 8th ELA

Which of the following is a semicicolon?

• :

• ;

• !

• ?

When you are reading, a semicolon indicates a ________.

• stop

• pause

• exclamation

• question

A semicolon separates two complete ___________ that are related.

Where should the semicolon go in the following sentence?

"I knew the answer I just didn't raise my hand."

• answer;

• just;

• I;

• raise;

Another term for a complete sentence is an _________________ clause.

• optional

• exceptional

• independent

• original

Where should the semicolon go in the following sentence?

"I don't know it's just that I like them I guess!"

• them;

• know;

• like;

• just;

Semicolons ; are used when (select ALL that apply)...

• the sentence has two independent clauses

• the sentence has one dependent and one independent clause

• the semicolon could be replaced by a period and the sentences would still be correct

• the second part of the question is a list, quotation, or clarification related to the first part

(Where does the semicolon go?)

Baby raccoons make excellent pets they are easily tamed and rarely bite or scratch

• after "pets"

• after "they"

• after "tamed"

• correct

Semicolons are used to connect related dependent clauses

• False

• True

Show What You Know: Write a sentence that has a semicolon used correctly!