Using Semicolons and Colons
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Using Semicolons and Colons
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English
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The traffic on the highway was horrible (__) I decided to wait.'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'There is one reason they will not make it (__) the storm is too strong.'
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I do everything myself (__) I write, illustrate, and publish these books.'
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Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Gary has gone to play pickleball (__) he is practicing to play in the tournament.'
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,
:
;
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Studies show there are many effects on climate change (__) ice caps are melting as the temperature continues to rise.'
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:
;
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When should a colon be used instead of a semicolon between two independent clauses?
When the second clause is shorter than the first clause.
When the second clause explains or elaborates on the first clause.
When the two clauses are unrelated.
When the second clause contradicts the first clause.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a colon between two independent clauses?
To separate two unrelated ideas.
To indicate a pause in the sentence.
To indicate that the second clause explains or elaborates on the first clause.
To connect two dependent clauses.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
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