Clauses & Semi-Colons Practice

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that have a subject and verb, but no complete thought. It cannot stand on its own as a sentence.

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What does a semicolon connect?

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A semicolon connects two independent clauses that contain closely related ideas.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that have a subject, verb, and a complete thought. It can stand on its own as a sentence.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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My favorite Shakespeare plays are Julius Caesar, a political story; Twelfth Night, a comedy; and King Lear, a tragedy.

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Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: Shakespeare created many words _____ and we still use a lot of these words today.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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The purpose of a semicolon is to link closely related independent clauses.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is an example of an independent clause?

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She enjoys reading books.

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How do you use a semicolon in a sentence?

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Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses that are closely related, e.g., "I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight."

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

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A semicolon can be used to separate items in a complex list, especially when the items themselves contain commas.