Semicolons

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Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

• Dad;
• bald;
• getting;
• hair;

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.

• see;
• her;
• huge;
• coming;

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

• Yes
• No

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

• The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
• The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
•  The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

• need;
• brakes;
• you;
• able;

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.

• Spring;
• weather;
• thunderstorms;
• in;

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

• Yes
• No

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• However
• But
• Indeed
• Furthermore

Which answer is correct for this sentence:
The airport  terminal is rather confusing to get around; give yourself plenty of time to find your gate.

• NO CHANGE
•  to get around, give yourself
•  to get around and give yourself
•  to get around give, yourself

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Where should the semicolon go?

• Cash;
• dah;
• ousside;
• bow;

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI