
Semicolons and Colons
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12th Grade
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Beth Townsend
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1.
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1 min • 1 pt
A semicolon connects two ____________ that are closely related in meaning.
2.
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A _________ introduces an explanation or elaboration on the preceding statement.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
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1 min • 1 pt
Fill in the missing punctuation:
Mr Utterson is known for his persistence ___ he is determined to uncover the truth about Hyde.
6.
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An Inspector Calls explores societal issues such as class divisions ___ the inspector’s arrival disrupts the Birling family’s celebration.
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Jekyll’s experiment ultimately led to unforeseen consequences ___ Mr Hyde emerged as a menacing force.
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