
Semicolon and Colon Practice Flashcard
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English
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10th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a semicolon used for?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a colon used for?
Back
A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a semicolon instead of a period?
Back
Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used before a list of items?
Back
Colon.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
Back
But.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to write a sentence with a list?
Back
Hamburgers can be cooked well done, medium, or rare.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a complex list?
Back
Semicolon.
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