Exit Ticket April 12 - Semicolons 1

Is a semi-colon appropriate to link the following sections of text?

The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.

• Yes

• No, because there is not a full sentence on either side of the semi-colon.

• No, because the information is not closely related enough.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is a semi-colon appropriate to link the following sections of text?

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

• Yes

• No, because there is not a full sentence on either side of the semi-colon.

• No, because the information is not closely related enough.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is a semi-colon appropriate to link the following sections of text?

Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show; I also love True Blood.

• Yes

• No, because there is not a full sentence on either side of the semi-colon.

• No, because the information is not closely related enough.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is a semi-colon appropriate to link the following sections of text?

My favorite class when I was in high school was English; my dog's name is Bonnie.

• Yes

• No, because there is not a full sentence on either side of the semi-colon.

• No, because the information is not closely related enough.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is a semi-colon appropriate to link the following sections of text?

After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory; Aaron and his sister went shopping.

• Yes

• No, because there is not a full sentence on either side of the semi-colon.

• No, because the information is not closely related enough.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A