Colons and Semicolons, 2023

Which sentence below correctly uses a semicolon?

• She had self defense training; consequently, she won the fight.

• She didn't see; the other car coming.

• She prefers Ireland; over America.

• I have finished the main course. It is; delicious.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence below correctly uses a semicolon?

• When I walked to the store; I felt a pull in my muscle.

• I have finished; the main course.

• The world is a stage; sometimes.

• You can come pick me up; I feel much better.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence below correctly uses a colon?

• I bought: a lot of meat at the store.

• I walked to the gas station: I walked to the grocery store.

• This house had everything I needed: a bathroom, a backyard, and two bedrooms.

• I cannot believe it: I simply cannot believe it.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence below correctly uses a colon?

• This was first said: by Shakespeare.

• There are two choices this time: run away or fight.

• The main character in the movie was the bad guy, I didn't see it coming

• She went to: great lengths to emphasize it.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The Italian flag has: three colors. Green, white, and red.

• "flag has three colors; green, white, and red."
• "flag has three colors: Green, white, and red."
• "flag has three colors: green, white, and red."
• "correct as is"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Lisa has some free time now; therefore, she will coordinate the bake sale. 

• correct
• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence uses semi colons correctly?

• The Europe trip will include visits to London, England, Rome, Italy; Paris, France, Munich, Germany, and Warsaw, Poland.
• The Europe trip will include visits to London; England, Rome; Italy, Paris; France, Munich; Germany, and Warsaw; Poland.
• The Europe trip will include visits to London, England; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Munich, Germany; and Warsaw, Poland.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which punctuation mark is used to link a long list of items to a sentence introducing a list?

• "semicolon"
• "colon"
• "comma"
• "period"

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B