Colons and Semicolons

What is the purpose of using a colon between two independent clauses?

• To separate two unrelated ideas.

• To indicate a pause in the sentence.

• To indicate that the second clause explains or elaborates on the first clause.

• To connect two dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'She loves to read novels(__) mysteries are her favorite.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The cat looks cute (__) Susan bought the cat at the shelter.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'He went to the store (__) he bought some groceries.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'There is only one thing to do now (__) confess while you still have time.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Her goal was simply stated (__) she wanted to win the state championship.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The traffic on the highway was horrible (__) I decided to wait.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'There is one reason they will not make it (__) the storm is too strong.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I do everything myself (__) I write, illustrate, and publish these books.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'Gary has gone to play pickleball (__) he is practicing to play in the tournament.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A