Semicolon Extra Practice #1

Where should the semicolon go in the following sentence:

Kelly wants to play outside Kim wants to play inside.

• play;

• outside;

• Kim;

Where does the semicolon go in this sentence:

You didn't try your very best your marks went down this term.

• best;

• marks;

• down;

• your;

Is this sentence written correctly?

My hair is very wet; I just washed it.

• Yes

• No

Is this sentence written correctly?

If you go to the store, I'll need golden apples; unsalted butter; wheat bread; tomato soup; and potatoes.

• Yes

• No

Which answer is punctuated correctly?

• All students must arrive on time; complete all tasks; follow the rules; and, be their best.

• All students must arrive on time. Complete all tasks. Follow the rules. And be their best.

• All students must arrive on time, complete all tasks, follow the rules, and be their best.

• All students must arrive on time complete all tasks follow all rules and be their best.

Is this sentences punctuated correctly?

My mother planted roses; the roses were all red.

• Yes

• No

Which sentence is written correctly?

• You should talk to Jade; Otherwise, she'll think you're mad at her.

• You should talk to Jade; otherwise, she'll think you're mad at her.

• You should talk to Jade, otherwise she'll think you're mad at her.

• You should talk to Jade otherwise, she'll think you're mad at her.

Is this sentence written correctly?

My mom didn't feel well however, she still came to see my game.

• Yes

• No

Which sentence is written correctly?

• I love going to the gym, I also like riding my bike.

• I love going to the gym I also like riding my bike.

• I love going to the gym; I also like riding my bike.

• I love; going to the gym I also like, riding my bike.

Is this sentence written correctly?

Jill was the only girl therefore, the team needed her.

• Yes

• No