Semicolons

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

I know you don't like carrots; pizza is bad for your health.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

You need new brakes; otherwise you may have a car accident.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

You need to bring the following items: hat; gloves; scarf; towel; and snacks.

• Incorrect

• Correct

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

Many teachers are here: Mr. Grant, History; Mrs. Greene, English; and Ms. Piper, Math.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

He is so dreamy; beautiful eyes, good skin and a great smile.

• Incorrect

• Correct

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

So many options; I don't know what to choose on the menu.

• Incorrect

• Correct

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

Jay loves wrestling; and Brynne loves writing.

• Incorrect

• Correct

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

I passed the driving test; also, I won the magazine competition.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

Bring a warm jacket with you; it gets cold at night.

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• Incorrect

The clauses either side of the semicolon _______ be independent clauses.