Graded Quiz: Semicolon

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

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

• Semicolon
• Comma
• Period

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
• Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school, however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the correct sentence

• I will not make it to the store before it closes, I will go tomorrow.
• I will not make it to the store before it closes; I will go tomorrow.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.

• comma
• semicolon
• no punctuation

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.

• comma
• semicolon
• no punctuation

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the reason for the following semicolon?
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.

• separates two independent clauses
• separates a dependent from an independent clause
• separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas
• that semicolon is NOT needed

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Johnny likes strawberries; although, Susie likes grapes.

• Although Johnny likes strawberries, Susie likes grapes.

• Johnny likes strawberries, although, Susie likes grapes.

• Johnny likes strawberries although, Susie likes grapes.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

How would you revise the following sentence:
When Kip and LaFawnduh get married; Kip sings her a song about how much he loves technology.

• Remove the semicolon 
• Change the semicolon to a comma
• NO CHANGE

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How would you revise the following sentence:
Kip's family is very excited for the wedding, however, LaFawnduh's family doesn't seem thrilled.

• Remove the comma after "however"
• Change the comma after "wedding" to a semicolon
• NO CHANGE

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A