Colons and Semicolons

What is one use of a colon?

• To show that a dialogue is ending.

• To end a sentence.

• To show a that a sentence is beginning.

• Introducing items in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the correct sentence.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.

• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.

• Comma (,)

• Colon (:)

• Semicolon (;)

• Full stop (.)

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In which sentence is a colon used correctly?

• Marisa: won several awards for her short stories last year.

• Have you ever seen a: horse in the wild?

• It hardly ever snows: in California: but it’s a beautiful place to live.

• Devon admires his uncle for two reasons: he’s great at rollerblading and building treehouses.

Semicolons are:

• Less final than a comma.

• Stronger than a comma but less final than a full stop.

• Stronger than a full stop.

• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Semicolons can be used anywhere.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is one use of a semi colon?

• Making your work more fancy.

• Linking two related clauses.

• Ending a sentences.

• Starting a dialogue.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Semi colons and colons have the same grammatical rules.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentences that are typed correctly.

• I jumped, however, you flew high into the air: so crazy.

• I jumped; however, you flew high into the air.

• I booked a trip to the beach; life is too short to worry about sharks.

• I booked a trip to Mars: it's time to see the universe.