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Semicolons
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on semicolon usage and placement within English grammar and punctuation. Designed for middle school students in grades 7-8, the assessment targets the fundamental concept that semicolons connect two independent clauses that express closely related ideas. Students must demonstrate their understanding of independent clauses—complete thoughts that can stand alone as sentences—and identify the precise location where semicolons should replace commas or conjunctions in compound sentences. The quiz also tests knowledge of semicolons with conjunctive adverbs like "however" and "otherwise," requiring students to recognize that semicolons precede these transitional words when joining independent clauses. Additionally, students need to understand the specialized use of semicolons in complex lists where individual items contain commas, distinguishing this advanced application from standard comma usage in simple series. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying English grammar and punctuation in grades 7-8. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a diagnostic tool to gauge student understanding before introducing semicolon rules, as guided practice during direct instruction, or as formative assessment to identify students who need additional support with punctuation mechanics. Teachers can implement this quiz as a quick warm-up activity to review previous lessons, assign it as independent homework to reinforce classroom learning, or use it as a targeted intervention for students struggling with compound sentence construction. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards L.7.2 and L.8.2, which require students to demonstrate command of conventions in standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing, specifically including the proper use of semicolons to link closely related independent clauses.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
We had too many fumbles we lost the game
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 12 pts
Where does the semicolon go?
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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