Other punctuation: apostrophes and semi-colons

My sister has hairy knuckles; she likes to comb them when she's bored. 

• correct use of a semicolon
• incorrect use of a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Mr. Wilson's dog barks all night long; I hope a car runs it over.

• correct use of a semicolon

• incorrect use of a semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Mya has horribly chapped lips; which is why she keeps putting on lip balm. 

• correct use of a semicolon
• incorrect use of a semicolon 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I am extremely hungry; so my stomach is growling.

• correct use of a semicolon
• incorrect use of a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

American Horror Story is a popular television show; a show that my parents won't let me watch because of all the mature content. 

• correct use of a semicolon
• incorrect use of a semicolon 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Before I go to bed, I always brush my teeth; it's a shame my breath still smells horrible. 

• correct use of a semicolon
• incorrect use of a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I have to take out the trash; when I arrive home from school.

• correct use of a semicolon

• incorrect use of a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Her tone was often rude as a result, people usually stayed away from her. Semicolon goes?

• after stayed

• after rude

• after tone

• after result

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

You asked for forgiveness he gave it to you.

Semicolon goes where?

• after asked

• after for

• after forgiveness

• after gave

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I’m not going on vacation this year _______ I am short on money.

Comma or semicolon on on the line?

• Comma

• Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A