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Semicolons vs. Colons
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
My cat sleeps near my pillow: my dog sleeps near my feet.
My cat sleeps near my pillow; my dog sleeps near my feet.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence uses a semicolon (;) to connect two independent clauses, which is appropriate here. The first option incorrectly uses a colon (:), which is not suitable for this structure.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
I love watching cartoons: Spongebob, Bob's Burger's, and Hey Arnold.
I love watching cartoons; Spongebob, Bob's Burger's, and Hey Arnold.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence uses a colon to introduce a list of cartoons, which is appropriate here. The semicolon in the other option is incorrect as it does not properly connect independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
She practiced every night for two hours: consequently, she made the team.
She practiced every night for two hours; consequently, she made the team.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence uses a semicolon before 'consequently' to properly connect two independent clauses. The first option incorrectly uses a colon, which is not appropriate in this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
He waited for her at their secret location: however, she never showed.
He waited for her at their secret location; however, she never showed.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence uses a semicolon before 'however' to properly connect two independent clauses. The first option incorrectly uses a colon, which is not appropriate in this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
Ravenclaw won the 1st quarter house cup; however, we still have a chance to win the cup during the 2nd quarter.
Ravenclaw won the 1st quarter house cup, however, we still have a chance to win the cup during the 2nd quarter.
Answer explanation
The correct choice uses a semicolon before 'however' to properly connect two independent clauses. The first option incorrectly uses a comma, which is grammatically incorrect in this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
I live in Lawrence: I work in Topeka.
I live in Lawrence; I work in Topeka.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'I live in Lawrence; I work in Topeka.' because a semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses, while a colon is incorrect in this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence.
We sell the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
We sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'We sell the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.' because it properly lists items without unnecessary punctuation. The second option incorrectly uses a colon, which is not needed in this context.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
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