The Mighty Semicolon

What is the semicolon often mistaken for?

• A comma

• A period

• A question mark

• An exclamation point

What makes the semicolon useful?

• Its similarity to a comma

• Its similarity to a period

• Its ability to fill spaces in between

• Its ability to confuse writers

How does the semicolon clarify ideas in a sentence?

• By replacing commas

• By separating independent clauses

• By grouping items in a list

• By adding confusion

In list-like sentences, what can the semicolon do?

• Exert more force than commas

• Replace coordinating conjunctions

• Break things up and build connections

• Add monotonous variation

What is the purpose of linking independent clauses with semicolons?

• To make the sentence longer

• To make the sentence more complex

• To make the sentence monotonous

• To make the sentence related and fluid

Where should semicolons not be used?

• In lists

• Between unrelated clauses

• Before coordinating conjunctions

• At the end of a sentence

What can a semicolon replace in a sentence?

• A period

• A comma

• A coordinating conjunction

• An exclamation point

What can semicolons give to writing?

• Confusion

• Clarity

• Length

• Complexity

What does the semicolon symbolize?

• A tiny dot and comma

• A question mark

• A period and a comma combined

• An exclamation point

Where should the semi-colon go?

The dog chased the ball it was his favourite.

• between dog and chased

• between chased and the

• between ball and it

• between it and was