Semicolons & Colons

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 

• Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
• Please buy me an ice cream cone. 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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. 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the correct sentence. 

• The window was open; the cat thought it could fly. 
• The window was open the cat thought it could fly.
• The window was: open the cat thought it could fly.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the correct sentence.

• This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon, and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon, and eggs.

Choose the correct sentence. 

• Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
• Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A