Semicolon - 1

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

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.

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

I love cats; david loves dogs.

• correct

• incorrect

I love to hiking on the weekends; but my brother prefers to stay home.

• correct

• incorrect

Rida enjoys listening to jazz music; Aaditri prefers to listen to rock.

• correct

• incorrect

Should we go to an Italian; Indian, or Spanish restaurant for dinner

• correct

• incorrect

While Alia was having a nap; I cleaned the kitchen and made dinner.

• correct

• incorrect

I went to run in the park; It was a beautiful day.

• correct

• incorrect

My favorite genres are action, adventure, and comedy, I don't like horror movies,

• correct

• incorrect