Semicolons and Colons

A semicolon connects two ____________ that are closely related in meaning.

A _________ introduces an explanation or elaboration on the preceding statement.

Choose the correct use of a semicolon in the sentence.

• The tension in the room was palpable, everyone awaited the inspector’s revelation.

• The tension in the room was palpable everyone awaited the inspector’s revelation.

• The tension in the room was palpable; everyone awaited, the inspector’s revelation.

• The tension in the room was palpable; everyone awaited the inspector’s revelation.

Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly?

• Romeo and Juliet had a forbidden love: it ultimately led to their tragic end.

• In ‘An Inspector Calls’ the Birling family faces a moral dilemma: accepting responsibility for their actions.

• Dr Jekyll’s experiments: resulted in an unexpected transformation.

• The balcony scene in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is one of the most iconic: where Romeo professes his love for Juliet.

Fill in the missing punctuation:

Mr Utterson is known for his persistence ___ he is determined to uncover the truth about Hyde.

An Inspector Calls explores societal issues such as class divisions ___ the inspector’s arrival disrupts the Birling family’s celebration.

Jekyll’s experiment ultimately led to unforeseen consequences ___ Mr Hyde emerged as a menacing force.

Which sentence is correct?

• The theme of fate is prevalent in ‘Romeo and Juliet’; the characters’ destinies are intertwined from the start of the play.

• The theme of fate is prevalent in ‘Romeo and Juliet’: the characters’ destinies are intertwined from the start of the play.

• The theme of fate is prevalent: in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ the characters’ destinies are intertwined from the start of the play.

• The theme of fate is prevalent; in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ the characters’ destinies are intertwined from the start of the play.

Create a sentence describing Hyde’s evil appearance using a semi-colon.

Write an analytical paragraph about either - social change in An Inspector Calls or horror in Jekyll and Hyde.

Include a semicolon and a colon to elevate your writing!