Colons and Semicolons

What is one use of a colon?

• To show that a dialogue is ending.

• To end a sentence.

• To show a that a sentence is beginning.

• Introducing items in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the correct sentence.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.

• Comma (,)

• Colon (:)

• Semicolon (;)

• Full stop (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In which sentence is a colon used correctly?

• Marisa: won several awards for her short stories last year.

• Have you ever seen a: horse in the wild?

• It hardly ever snows: in California, but it’s a beautiful place to live.

• Devon admires his uncle for two reasons: he’s great at rollerblading and building treehouses.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Semicolons are:

• Less final than a comma.

• Stronger than a comma but less final than a full stop.

• Stronger than a full stop.

• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Semicolons can be used anywhere.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is one use of a semi colon?

• Making your work more fancy.

• Linking two related clauses.

• Ending a sentences.

• Starting a dialogue.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What are the semicolons doing in this sentence?

”John likes all kinds of sandwiches: bacon, lettuce and tomato; peanut butter and jelly; ham, cheese, and turkey; and plenty more.”

• They are uniting two closely connected clauses.

• They are separating items in a complex list.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• The artwork has her favorite colors; blue, purple, and green.

• The artwork has her favorite colors: blue, purple, and green.

• The artwork has her favorite colors. Blue, purple, and green.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• John F. Kennedy said it best. “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

• John F. Kennedy said it best; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

• John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”