Choose the best sentence.

Lance hates the heat; it just makes him feel miserable.

Lance hates the heat; because it just makes him feel miserable.

Which sentence is written correctly?

We currently have two leaders in our group: Linda and Fiona.

We currently have two leaders in our group; Linda and Fiona.

We currently have two leaders in our group, Linda and Fiona.

We currently have two leaders in our group Linda and Fiona.

Which sentence is written correctly?

That man is a fantastic teacher; therefore, he is popular with students.

It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.

The pie includes these ingredients; strawberries, rhubarb, and blackberries.

At the stroke of midnight; Disneyland becomes a magical place.

Where could you place a semicolon (;) in the following? I'm just a poor boy. I need no sympathy because I'm easy come, easy go.

after "boy" (Replace the period with a semicolon.)

after "come" (Replace the comma with a semicolon.)

A semicolon connects...

two independent clauses that are closely related ideas

two dependent clauses that are closely related ideas

When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?

only if any of the items in the list contain commas.

Which of the following lists is correct?

I invited Beth, my roommate; Jessi, my friend; and Katie, my mom.

I invied Beth; my roommate; Jessi; my friend; and Katie; my mom.

I invited Beth, my roommate, Jessi, my friend, and Katie, my mom.

I invited Beth, my roommate: Jessi, my friend: and Katie, my mom.

Colons & Semicolons Review

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9th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.

I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

Please buy me: an ice cream cone.

Please buy me an ice cream cone.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.

My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.

The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.

Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.

Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.

I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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