ENG 11 Grammar 27.3: Semicolons & Colons P. 154
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
1. I expected an important package this morning therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
I expected an important package this morning; therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
I expected an important package this morning, therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
I expected an important package; this morning therefore, I waited several hours for the mail.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
2. Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research and Tom will organize the final report.
Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research; and Tom will organize the final report.
Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research; and Tom, will organize the final report.
Sam, who lives near the library, has been assigned to do the research, and Tom will organize the final report.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
3. Traverse City is in Northern Michigan Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Traverse City is in Northern Michigan, Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Traverse City is in Northern Michigan; Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
Traverse City, is in Northern Michigan; Detroit is in Southern Michigan.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
4. My friends intended to go shopping but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
My friends intended to go shopping, but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
My friends intended to go shopping; but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
My friends intended to go; shopping but they were unable to get someone to drive them.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
5. Our hope was to coordinate our efforts as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Our hope was to coordinate; our efforts as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Our hope was to coordinate our efforts, as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Our hope was to coordinate our efforts; as a result, we waited several hours for instruction.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
6. My sister plans to attend college next year in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
My sister plans to attend college next year, in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
My sister plans to attend college next year; in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
My sister, plans to attend college next year; in fact, she has already been accepted to one.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Exercise 1: Understanding the Use of Semicolons
Identify the correct use of semicolons in the sentence. Some sentences may require only a comma.
7. After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline, which bore the brunt of the storm inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline; which bore the brunt of the storm inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline, which bore the brunt of the storm, inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble, and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
After the hurricane, we surveyed the shoreline, which bore the brunt of the storm; inland bungalows, without roofs and often a heap of rubble; and local roads, strewn with debris and fallen trees.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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