HW: Semicolons and Colons

Punctuation that connects two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Punctuation that is used to separate items in a series if those items contain commas.

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Punctuation used after an independent clause to introduce a list of items.

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

The following types of dogs are used for hunting __ spaniels, setters, and pointers. Which punctuation correctly fills in the blank?

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• period (.)

• comma (,)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Dear Sir or Madam __ I am writing to reply to your ad in the newspaper. Which punctuation correctly fills in the blank?

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Concerts will be held on Monday, June 1 __ Friday, June 5 __ and Sunday, June 7. What punctuation correctly fills in the blanks?

• semicolons (;)

• colons (:)

• commas (,)

• periods (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Many animals in the rain forests are dying out __ however, people are trying to save them. Which punctuation correctly fills in the blank?

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Notice __ Dogs must be on leashes. Which punctuation correctly fills in the blank?

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Combine one onion, finely chopped __ one clove of garlic, minced __ and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Which punctuation correctly fills in the blanks?

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• period (.)

• comma (,)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

These animals live in the desert __ geckos, rattlesnakes, bobcats, and coyotes. Which punctuation correctly fills in the blank?

• semicolon (;)

• colon (:)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A