Colons and Semicolons Quiz: English 3

Why would you use semicolons in a list of things or ideas?

• If the items on the list are not just single words

• If the items on your list are connected to each other

• If the list is very long

• If the items on the list are long phrases which contain commas

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• Present at the film’s premiere were Jane Wallace, the director; Sam Danvers, the executive producer; and Allan Gray, the lead actor.

• Present at the film’s premiere were Jane Wallace, the director, Sam Danvers, the executive producer, and Allan Gray, the lead actor.

• Present at the film’s premiere: were Jane Wallace, the director, Sam Danvers, the executive producer, and Allan Gray, the lead actor.

• Present at the film’s premiere were: Jane Wallace, the director, Sam Danvers, the executive producer, and Allan Gray, the lead actor.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is correct?

• I grew anxious, my car keys were nowhere in sight.

• I grew anxious; my car keys were nowhere in sight.

• I grew anxious; since my car keys were nowhere in sight.

• I grew anxious; my car keys were nowhere, in sight.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• Emma felt shy, however, she soon made some friends.

• Emma felt shy, however; she soon made some friends.

• Emma felt shy; however, she soon made some friends.

• Emma felt shy; however she soon made some friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

It’s also wrong, the thousands of commuters who push and punch each other to reach their destinations more quickly don’t realize their rudeness.

• NO CHANGE

• Its also wrong;

• Its also wrong,

• It's also wrong:

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The pros of taking this job are hard to ignore, the good pay with benefits, the nice corner office overlooking the city, and, most importantly, the ability to change the world for the better.

• NO CHANGE

• ignore:

• ignore

• ignore;

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is correct?

• Although Shelly wanted to go hiking, biking, and swimming on her vacation, she thought she would not have time for all three activities, since she was only taking a few days off, but, to her surprise, she managed to fit everything in.

• Although Shelly wanted to go hiking, biking, and swimming on her vacation, she thought she wouldn’t have time for all three activities, since she was only taking a few days off; but, to her surprise, she managed to fit everything in

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• a. I grow berries of all sorts; lemons and limes; radishes; and lettuce in my garden.

• b. I grow berries of all sorts, lemons and limes, radishes, and lettuce in my garden.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• There are a surprising number of allusions to religion in the media’s nicknames for athletes. Bear Witness, the Prophet, the Savior.

• There are a surprising number of allusions to religion in the media’s nicknames for athletes, Bear Witness, the Prophet, the Savior.

• There are a surprising number of allusions to religion in the media’s nicknames for athletes; Bear Witness, the Prophet, the Savior.

• There are a surprising number of allusions to religion in the media’s nicknames for athletes: Bear Witness, the Prophet, the Savior.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• At his retirement dinner, Mr. Gonzalo had this to say, "It was a long and rewarding career, but I'm glad it's over."

• At his retirement dinner, Mr. Gonzalo had this to say; "It was a long and rewarding career, but I'm glad it's over."

• At his retirement dinner, Mr. Gonzalo had this to say: "It was a long and rewarding career, but I'm glad it's over."

• At his retirement dinner, Mr. Gonzalo had this to say. "It was a long and rewarding career, but I'm glad it's over."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B