When should a semicolon be used in a sentence?
Semicolon - 1

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English
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7th Grade
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Shaheen Praveen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.
before a coordinating conjunction( FANBOYS)
To separate two independent clauses that are closely related
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated with a semicolon?
The dog ran; and the cat chased it.
We were left with two options; go home or stay at the party.
I love desserts; cheesecake is my favourite.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a semicolon be used in a sentence?
To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.
before a coordinating conjunction( FANBOYS)
To separate two independent clauses that are closely related
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I love cats; david loves dogs.
correct
incorrect
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I love to hiking on the weekends; but my brother prefers to stay home.
correct
incorrect
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rida enjoys listening to jazz music; Aaditri prefers to listen to rock.
correct
incorrect
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Should we go to an Italian; Indian, or Spanish restaurant for dinner
correct
incorrect
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