SEMICOLON

Which is rule #1 of a semicolon?

• Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses. 
• Use a semicolon to separate information. 
• Use a semicolon to show a long pause in a sentence. 
• Use a semicolon to join two different independent clauses that have nothing in common. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

True or False: A semicolon is used more than a comma.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My sister has hairy knuckles; she likes to comb them when she's bored. 

• correct use of a semicolon
• incorrect use of a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I have to take out the trash; when I arrive home from school.

• correct use of a semicolon

• incorrect use of a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I am a talented person; 

• let me decide if this is what I really want to do for myself. 
• honestly, I was hoping to not be chosen for the team. 
• you should never ask me questions like that.
• for example, I can paint, draw, play football, dance, write poetry, model, sing, and cook anything.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B