Commas, Colons, and Semicolons 1

Front

What is a semicolon used for?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect two related independent clauses.

Front

What punctuation should follow an independent clause when connecting it to another independent clause?

Back

A semicolon (;) or a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

Front

What should never follow a semicolon?

Back

A conjunction (e.g., and, but, so, or, nor).

Front

Choose the correct punctuation: My group presentation is tomorrow__ I can’t stay up late tonight.

Back

My group presentation is tomorrow; I can’t stay up late tonight.

Front

What is the purpose of a colon?

Back

A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

Front

Choose the correct punctuation: Lucas put on a few pounds during the holidays__ so he decided to join a gym.

Back

Lucas put on a few pounds during the holidays, so he decided to join a gym.

Front

What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

Back

Commas (,) are used to separate items in a list.

Front

When should you use a colon?

Back

Use a colon before a list or an explanation that follows an independent clause.

Front

Choose the correct punctuation: Aunt Midge and I played video games throughout most of the reunion__ because we had nothing else to do.

Back

Aunt Midge and I played video games throughout most of the reunion; because we had nothing else to do.

Front

What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

Back

A colon introduces lists or explanations, while a semicolon connects related independent clauses.