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Semicolons

Authored by Brooke Miller

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Semicolons
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When can you use a semicolon? 

Too make a list of three simple items
To join two sentences that are related
After an introductory phrase
To separate extra information

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.K.3

CCSS.RF.K.4

CCSS.RF.2.3C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does the semicolon go? 

Vanilla ice cream is very popular my favorite; is black cherry. 
Vanilla ice cream; is very popular my favorite is black cherry. 
Vanilla; ice cream is very popular my favorite is black cherry. 
Vanilla ice cream is very popular; my favorite is black cherry. 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does the semicolon go? 

I spent a lot of time writing this poem; I hope you enjoy it. 
I spent; a lot of time writing this poem I hope you enjoy it. 
I spent a lot of time writing; this poem; I hope you enjoy it. 
I spent a lot of time writing this poem I hope; you enjoy it. 

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

CCSS.RF.K.3

CCSS.RF.K.4

CCSS.RF.2.3E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

I know you don't like carrots; pizza is bad for your health.

Correct

Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

You need new brakes; otherwise you may have a car accident.

Correct

Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

He is so dreamy; beautiful eyes, good skin and a great smile.

Incorrect

Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:

Jay loves wrestling; and Brynne loves writing.

Incorrect

Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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