colons and semicolons
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what situations do we use colons? Choose THREE.
to introduce a list
to join two independent clauses
to separate items in a series that contains commas
after a stop to introduce a quotation
to introduce an explanation or summary
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Aaron spoke bad about his former employer it cost him his job. Coos TWO.
put a semicolon between employer and it
put a colon between employer and it
put a comma and one of the FANBOYS between employer and it
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what situations do we use semicolons? Choose TWO.
to introduce a list
to join 2 independent clauses
to separate items in a series that contains commas
to introduce an explanation or summary
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is needed in the blank?
I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges ___ being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines.
Colon
Semicolon
Comma
None needed
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is a colon needed?
After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision she would not seek re-election.
after the word decision
after the word seek
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where is a semicolon needed?
The next book in the series comes out next month I can't wait.
book;
month;
can't;
series;
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The vicious bear ate John's face and afterwards, it was still hungry.
The vicious bear ate John's face; afterwards it was still hungry.
The vicious bear ate John's face; afterwards, it was still hungry.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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