Semicolons
English
5th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A semicolon looks like (Look closely!):
;
:
,
~
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
(Select all that apply) A semicolon can be used:
Between parts of a compound sentence not joined by a conjunction (My sister is a prize figure skater; she will compete in Tokyo next month.)
Between parts of a compound sentence joined by a conjunction (My sister is a prize figure skater; and she will compete in Tokyo next month.)
Between parts of a sentence joined by certain transitional words and phrases in a compound sentence (The movie director wanted to start filming; however, the weather prevented her from doing so.)
Between items in a series if they contain commas (He presented his book proposal to publishers in San Francisco, California; Helena, Montana; Detroit, Michigan; and Atlanta, Georgia.)
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where does the semicolon go: I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I; have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow I can't; go out tonight.
I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where does the semicolon go: Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting; thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner; and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair; is getting thinner and thinner.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where does the semicolon go: You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
You need new brakes otherwise; you may not be able to stop in time.
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop; in time.
You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
You need; new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive adverb/transitional word or phrase? Example: I like sushi; however, it is expensive (Before) OR I like sushi, however; it is expensive (After)
Before
After
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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