Semicolons Intro

The most common way to use a semicolon is to:

• introduce a quote
• separate items in a list
• connect closely related independent clauses
• end a sentence with a pause

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The semicolon can be replaced by which punctuation mark?

• dash
• comma
• period
• colon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

An independent clause can stand on its own.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• She runs every morning.
• Every morning and enjoys it.

• Running every morning.

• She runs every morning because.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

When connecting with a conjunction, what punctuation is used with the conjunction?

• Period
• Semicolon
• Comma
• Colon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Semicolons are used when independent clauses are _______ related

• factually

• questionably

• un

• closely

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which punctuation mark indicates the longer pause?

• comma
• semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Semicolons can help organize a list that has ________ punctuation.

• internal punctuation
• excessive punctuation
• no punctuation
• external punctuation

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where does the semicolon go?

She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.

• see;

• her;

• huge;

• coming;

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I had too much on my mind last night __ I couldn't sleep.

• , (comma)

• ; (semicolon)

• ' (apostrophe)

• No punctuation needed

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A