Semicolon & Colon

The basketball team brought balls, shoes, and snacks and they played, ran, and ate.

• brought: balls
• they: played
• snack; and
• snacks: and

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
• The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.7.3A

Choose the correct sentence. 

• My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
• Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
• I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the correct sentence. 

• The window was open; the cat thought it could fly. 
• The window was open the cat thought it could fly.
• The window was: open the cat thought it could fly.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the correct sentence. 

• Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
• Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• Even though my Dad hates Hockey; I can't get enough of it.
• Even though my Dad hates Hockey, I can't get enough of it.

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

• semicolon
• colon

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

• Semicolon
• Colon