Semicolons
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Semicolons
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English
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10th Grade
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Mrs. Levine
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Semicolons can be used to connect:
Two dependent clauses
Two related independent clauses
One dependent clause and one independent clause
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should never follow a semicolon?
A conjunction (e.g., and, but, so, or, nor, etc.)
A transition
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
I love going to the beach; and collecting shells.
I love going to the beach and; collecting shells.
I love going to the beach; also, I love collecting shells.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Waffles are better than pancakes; they don't get soggy as quickly.
Waffles are better than pancakes; and they don't get soggy as quickly.
Waffles are better than pancakes because; they don't get soggy as quickly.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
I am going home, moreover; I intend to stay there.
I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.
I am going home; moreover; I intend to stay there.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
They couldn't make it back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.
Luckily; they had a tent and sleeping bags.
They looked up at the night sky; and enjoyed the stars.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
We packed a lunch; hoping for good weather.
Looking at the clouds; we knew a storm was brewing.
It rained heavily during the afternoon; however, we managed to have our picnic.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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