ACT English NRI - Connecting Clauses w/Colons and Semicolons

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Stephen Nichols
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses:
- Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
- she didn't get to feed the sharks
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium she didn't get to feed the sharks
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium; she didn't get to feed the sharks.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium, she didn't get to feed the sharks
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium: she didn't get to feed the sharks
Answer explanation
The second clause adds new information, so a semicolon is the best way to connect the two clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses:
- Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
- she didn't get to feed the sharks
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium, because she didn't get to feed the sharks.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium; and she didn't get to feed the sharks.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium, and she didn't get to feed the sharks.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium: so she didn't get to feed the sharks.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence uses a comma and a FANBOYS to join the clauses, which is correct.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses:
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium she didn't get to feed the sharks
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium; and she overslept.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium: and she overslept.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium, because she overslept.
Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium because she overslept.
Answer explanation
A second clause added with a SWABI doesn't require any punctuation.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses:
- Because she overslept
- Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
Because she overslept: Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
Because she overslept Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
Because she overslept, Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
Because she overslept; Lindsey missed the bus to the aquarium
Answer explanation
When the clause beginning with a SWABI comes first, it must be followed by a comma.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses using the THAMO however between them:
- Mark really likes bananas
- he is not in the mood for one now.
Mark really likes bananas; however, he is not in the mood for one now.
Mark really likes bananas, however, he is not in the mood for one now.
Mark really likes bananas; however; he is not in the mood for one now.
Mark really likes bananas however he is not in the mood for one now.
Answer explanation
When joining clauses with a THAMO, a semicolon goes before the THAMO and a comma goes after it.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the sentences that are puncuated correctly:
Dave loved his dog. Bringing it to class; however, was a mistake.
Dave loved his dog. Bringing it to class; however; was a mistake.
Dave loved his dog. Bringing it to class however, was a mistake.
Dave loved his dog. Bringing it to class, however, was a mistake.
Answer explanation
When a THAMO appears in the middle of a clause instead of between two clauses, a comma goes both before and after it.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses:
- This is my point
- if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride
This is my point; if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.
This is my point: if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.
This is my point if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.
This is my point, if we buy Judy a plane, she might take us for a ride.
Answer explanation
If the second clause explains or summarizes the first, connect them with a colon.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the best way to connect these two clauses:
- Karina is a great leader
- I will vote for her for president
Karina is a great leader; I will vote for her for president.
Karina is a great leader, I will vote for her for president.
Karina is a great leader I will vote for her for president.
Karina is a great leader: I will vote for her for president.
Answer explanation
When the second clause adds a new or different idea, connect the two with a semicolon.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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