
Semicolon and Colon
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a semicolon be used?
Back
A semicolon should be used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, or to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a colon?
Back
A colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce a list, a quote, an explanation, or to separate two independent clauses when the second explains or illustrates the first.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a colon be used?
Back
A colon should be used before a list, before a quote, or to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or elaborates on the first.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a semicolon be used to separate a dependent clause and an independent clause?
Back
No, a semicolon cannot be used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct semicolon usage.
Back
Example: "I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight."
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct colon usage.
Back
Example: "You need the following ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs."
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