Semicolons & Colons

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies. 

• semicolon
• colon

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Dear Governor ___ I am a concerned citizen trying to make a difference. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My mother texted me four times in the last 15 minutes ___ she is worried about the weather. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ if flights don't go down, though, I probably will not. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

I left my house at 6 __ 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ___ I was running on E. 

• Colon, semicolon
• Semicolon, colon
• colon, colon
• semicolon, semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I cannot wait for a break from school ___ all I want to do is wear sweatpants all day and watch movies on my couch. 

• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B