How to use a semi-colon.

We arrived late to the picnic_______there was nothing left to eat.

• ;although,

• ;therefore,

• ;consequently,

• ;however,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Winnie did an excellent job____Others also could have done well.

• ;However,

• ;indeed,

• ;therefore,

• ;certainly,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The class wanted a spring trip to the water park______they voted to raise the money themselves.

• ;although,

• ;however,

• ;therefore,

• ;finally,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is wrote correct?

• I will be there as soon as I finish doing my chores; that is a promise I will definitely keep.

• I will be there; as soon as I finish working that is a promise I will definitely keep.

• I will be there as soon as I finish working, that is a promise I will definitely keep.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Robert cleaned the garage______his brother mowed the lawn.

• ;indeed,

• ;meanwhile,

• ;although,

• ;finally,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The oak tree had died years ago_____ it fell over in a windstorm.

• ;eventually,

• ;finally,

• ;consequently,

• ;although,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Jim thought he could win the race______it was worth a try.

• ;although,

• ;however,

• ;certainly,

• ;Indeed,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the difference between a semicolon and a conjunction?

• There is not one. The semicolon just replaces the comma and the conjunction.

• A semicolon represents a stop while a conjunction represents a word to pause to continue the sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is the semicolon used to....:

• Make a small pause.

• End the sentence.

• Connect an independent and dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How great is Mrs. Laura?

• Horrible

• PERFECT!!!<3

• awful

• terrible

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E