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Semicolons and Colons
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a semicolon?
To separate different parts of a sentence
To connect independent clauses
To end a sentence
To clarify ideas in a sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In list-like sentences, how does a semicolon differ from a comma?
Semicolons are weaker than commas
Semicolons group items together while commas separate them
Semicolons are used to end a sentence, while commas are used to connect clauses
Semicolons and commas have the same function in list-like sentences
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a semicolon be used to connect clauses?
When the clauses are unrelated
When the clauses are of different lengths
When the clauses refer to the same thing
When the clauses contain coordinating conjunctions
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
And
But
For
Semicolon
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a semicolon in a sentence?
To replace a period
To separate clauses that are unrelated
To give variety to a sentence
To connect dependent clauses
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should a semicolon NOT be used?
In a list
Before coordinating conjunctions
To connect unrelated clauses
To replace a period
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Colons can go after a verb.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
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