Commas and Semicolons

Front

What is the primary function of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

To separate two closely related independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

Back

To separate independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas in a series of items?

Back

Use a comma to separate individual items in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

How do you correctly punctuate the following sentence: 'I want to go to the park I have homework to do'?

Back

I want to go to the park; I have homework to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

Back

A comma is used to separate elements within a sentence, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What punctuation should be used to separate items in a complex list?

Back

Use semicolons to separate items in a complex list that contains commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

When is it appropriate to use a semicolon instead of a period?

Back

When you want to connect two closely related independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses a semicolon?

Back

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the Oxford comma, and when is it used?

Back

The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, used before 'and' or 'or' to clarify meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

How do you punctuate the following sentence: 'Before I go to bed I like to read'?

Back

Before I go to bed, I like to read.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A