Semicolons

Semicolons separate

• two independent clauses

• two dependent clauses

• one independent clause and one dependent clause

• one phrase and one independent clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is NOT an example of a conjunctive adverb that can be used with a semicolon?

• moreover

• however

• because

• consequently

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which use of a semicolon is grammatically correct?

• I like pie; but Miranda likes cake.

• I like pie; and Miranda likes cake.

• I like pie; Miranda likes cake.

• None of these sentences are grammatically correct.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which use of a semicolon is grammatically correct?

• I ate breakfast this morning; however, I am still very hungry.

• I ate breakfast this morning; but, I am still very hungry.

• I ate breakfast this morning; still very hungry.

• I ate breakfast; this morning I am still very hungry.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which use of a semicolon is grammatically correct?

• The cat slept through the storm and the dog; cowered under the bed.

• The cat slept through the storm; while the dog cowered under the bed.

• The cat slept through the storm; the dog cowered under the bed.

• The cat slept; through the storm the dog cowered under the bed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences is NOT grammatically correct?

• We had too many fumbles; we lost the game.

• We had too many fumbles; we couldn't beat the other team.

• We had too many fumbles; we ate salmon for dinner.

• We had too many fumbles; I hope to beat them next time.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences is NOT grammatically correct?

• It was raining; we couldn't go to the park.

• It was raining; Melanie turned 18 last week.

• It was raining; I forgot to wear my rain boots.

• It was raining; the party would be postponed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence?

She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.

• see;

• her;

• huge;

• coming;

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

• Dad;

• bald;

• getting;

• hair;

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence?

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

• brakes;

• otherwise;

• able;

• new;

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A