Semi Colon Practice

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What is a semi colon?

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A punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related ideas or separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a semi colon?

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Use a semi colon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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What is the difference between a semi colon and a period?

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A semi colon connects two related sentences, while a period separates them.

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Can a semi colon be used in a list?

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Yes, use a semi colon to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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True or False: Semi colons can replace conjunctions like 'and' or 'but'.

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True, semi colons can be used instead of conjunctions to connect related independent clauses.

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Which is correct: 'I like apples; I like oranges.' or 'I like apples, I like oranges.'?

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Both are correct, but the first uses a semi colon to connect the two related ideas.

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What is a colon?

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A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, quote, or explanation.

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True or False: Semi colons and colons are the same.

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False, they serve different purposes in writing.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a semi colon correctly.

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