Semicolons/Colon: Review for Graded Practice

Semicolons/Colons: Review for Graded Practice

By Danielle Barber

Semicolons: Rule #1-#2

A SEMICOLON can replace a comma and conjunction in a compound sentence as long as they are closely related.

​Ms. Barber gives us many opportunities for extra credit; I should take advantage of that.

Multiple Choice

Where should the semicolon go?

I HAVE A WEAKNESS FOR CANDY SOUR GUMMIES ARE MY FAVORITE.

• Gummies,

• Candy,

• Weakness,

• Are,

Multiple Choice

Where should the semicolon go?

IT IS ALREADY NOON I REALLY NEED TO EAT SOME LUNCH

• noon,

• some,

• need,

• already,

Semicolon are used to ​separate compound sentences with certain TRANSITIONAL words.

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It has to be JOINING, not INTERRUPTING.

Semicolons: Rule #3 + Exception

JOINING:

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I really want to go to the movies this weekend; HOWEVER, I have a big math project to work on. ​

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INTERRUPTING:​

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​The movie, HOWEVER, doesn't start until late.

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Multiple Choice

Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.

I need to buy a new laptop; however, I can't decide which one to get.

• Joining

• Interrupting

Multiple Choice

Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.

The test, however, won't be very difficult.

• Joining

• Interrupting

Multiple Choice

Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.

She wanted to do well on her test; however, she didn't have time to study.

• Joining

• Interrupting

Multiple Choice

Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.

The sun was shining brightly; therefore, we decide to eat lunch in the park.

• Joining

• Interrupting

Colons: Rule #1

Use a COLON to introduce a list as long as the list DOES not come after a verb or preposition.

I am interesting in the following: music, drama, and art.

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I am interested in music, drama, and art. ​

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a COLON?

While you're at the story, please buy toothpaste, cotton balls, and dog food.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a COLON?

Walmart sells everything school supplies, CD's, shoes, and food.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a COLON?

My three favorite subjects are math, science, and computers.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a COLON?

These are my three favorite subjects math, science, and computers.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

Does this sentence need a COLON?

All students will need the following a pen, a notebook, and a dictionary.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Select

Select ALL that apply.

NEVER use a colon after a ___________ and ____________.

• subject

• verb

• adjective

• preposition

• conjunction

Poll

Rate your understanding of SEMICOLONS and COLONS. 5 is highest.

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