Word Meaning/Semicolons

Semicolons can be used to connect:

• Two dependent clauses

• Two related independent clauses

• One dependent clause and one independent clause

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I love going to the beach; and collecting shells.

• I love going to the beach and; collecting shells.

• I love going to the beach; also, I love collecting shells.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• Waffles are better than pancakes; they don't get soggy as quickly.

• Waffles are better than pancakes; and they don't get soggy as quickly.

• Waffles are better than pancakes because; they don't get soggy as quickly.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• She studied; hard consequently she earned good grades.

• She studied hard consequently; she earned good grades.

• She studied hard; consequently, she earned good grades.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I like cake; however, ice cream is my favorite dessert.

• I like cake, however; ice cream is my favorite dessert.

• I like cake; however; ice cream is my favorite dessert.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• We packed a lunch; hoping for good weather.

• Looking at the clouds; we knew a storm was brewing.

• It rained heavily during the afternoon; however, we managed to have our picnic.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• They couldn't make it back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

• Luckily; they had a tent and sleeping bags.

• They looked up at the night sky; and enjoyed the stars.

Choose the correct sentence.

• I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
• I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys.  Where could they be?  They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

• feeling silly.
• working very carefully.
• trying to finish quickly.
• trying to find something.

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 

• lost
• lovable 
• worried
• disorganized