What is one of the primary uses of a semicolon?

Semicolons and Colons

Interactive Video
•
English
•
9th Grade
•
Medium

Leah Kayonnie
Used 3+ times
FREE Resource
5 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To end a sentence
To introduce a quote
To connect two independent clauses
To separate hours from minutes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a semicolon compared to when used in lists?
A period
A colon
A question mark
A super comma
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a colon often compared to in the video?
A semicolon
A comma
A period
A butler at a fancy dinner party
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can you go if you have more questions about using colons and semicolons?
An online forum
A grammar textbook
The local library
The University Writing Center
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one key difference between colons and semicolons?
Colons are used to connect independent clauses
Semicolons introduce lists
Semicolons separate hours from minutes
Colons announce and introduce things
Similar Resources on Quizizz
10 questions
Understanding Sentence Structure and Punctuation

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
13 questions
SAT English Grammar Punctuation Rules

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Understanding Semicolons and Conjunctions

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
12 questions
Punctuation Usage and Functions

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
4 questions
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - User Input - Getline Function

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Exploring Semicolons and Colons in Writing

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
6 questions
Indian PM meets Portuguese PM in Lisbon

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
8 questions
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - User Input - Getline Function

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
10 questions
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Chapters 1-3 Quiz

Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
math review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Character Analysis

Quiz
•
4th Grade
12 questions
Multiplying Fractions

Quiz
•
6th Grade
30 questions
Biology Regents Review #1

Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
Reading Comprehension

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Types of Credit

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
50 questions
Biology Regents Review: Structure & Function

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
Discover more resources for English
15 questions
English 1 EOC Review

Quiz
•
9th Grade
84 questions
9th ELA Final Exam Study Guide Part 2*

Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech Review

Quiz
•
9th Grade
12 questions
STAAR English Review 1

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
13 questions
STAAR English Review 4

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
12 questions
STAAR English Review 3

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Animal Farm Review

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Finding the Theme of a Story

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade