Semi Colons

No one was seriously hurt in the accident. One man suffered a broken finger.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

•We walked back into town to find food. I couldn’t find my hat though.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

My fiancée wants a big wedding. I always liked the idea of a registry office.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

Two heads are better than one, however sometimes too many cooks spoil the broth.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

My friends can be really immature sometimes. I’m going to the shops.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

I am too hot. I am wearing a jumper and a coat inside.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

The sun is in my eyes however I still can’t find my hat.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

Some people want to be famous. I was never interested in fame.

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

I saw the sun shining. It hadn’t rained for days. I presumed there was no chance of it starting now.

• Semi colon after 'shining'

• Semi colon after 'days'

• No semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

I was always a bit strange. In grade 8 I set fire to my teacher to see what would happen

• Yes, semi colon

• No, no semi colon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A