Colons and Semicolons -8th Grade

What is definition of a SEMICOLON:

• Can join two related independent clauses. It cannot be used to introduce a quote or a list.

• Can join two clauses when the second clause is a definition, explanation, or summary of the first. Also, it can be used to introduce a quote or a list.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the definition of a COLON:

• Can join two clauses when the second clause is a definition, explanation, or summary of the first. Also, it can be used to introduce a quote or a list.

• Can join two related independent clauses. It cannot be used to introduce a quote or a list.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

After which word in the sentence below should a semicolon be placed:

I enjoy vacationing in the mountains the rest of my family enjoys it as well.

• vactioning

• rest

• enjoy

• mountains

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is the sentence below punctuated correctly?

People often say that I look just like my sister; however, I do not see the resemblance.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

After which word in the sentence below should a semicolon be placed:

I have a project due on Friday in addition, I have a test on Monday.

• due

• Friday

• test

• project

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which punctuation mark is needed for the following sentence:

The children asked for four supplies glue, markers, crayons, and glitter.

• :

• ;

• neither

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

After which word in the sentence below should a colon be placed:

The girls requested the following things pancakes, bread, and eggs.

• pancakes

• requested

• things

• girls

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

After which word in the sentence below should a semicolon be placed:

The sky was cloudy it was going to rain soon.

• rain

• sky

• cloudy

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is the following sentence punctuated correctly?

The school day had ended; it was time to go home.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of these uses colons correctly?

• All students will need the following: a pen, a sheet of paper, and a dictionary. 
• All students will need the following a pen: a sheet of paper: and a dictionary. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B