
Semicolons Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
They are playing soccer.
I went to the store.
I went to the park.
She is reading a book.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a semicolon to join related sentences?
To create a smoother flow between closely related sentences
To separate unrelated sentences
To indicate a pause in the sentence
To emphasize the importance of the sentences
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to join related sentences?
I went to the store, I bought some groceries.
I went to the store: I bought some groceries.
I went to the store. I bought some groceries.
I went to the store; I bought some groceries.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a semicolon be used to separate clauses with commas?
When the clauses are independent and the second clause is a complete thought.
When the clauses are closely related and the second clause expands or explains the first clause.
When the clauses are unrelated and the second clause provides additional information.
When the clauses are unrelated and the second clause contradicts the first clause.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to replace a conjunction?
I have a big test tomorrow. I need to study tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow: I need to study tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow, so I need to study tonight.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct way to use a semicolon to join related sentences?
Using a semicolon to join two related sentences that could stand alone as separate sentences but are closely related in meaning.
Using a semicolon to join a sentence and a fragment
Using a semicolon to join two sentences that contradict each other
Using a semicolon to join two unrelated sentences
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon to separate clauses with commas?
I went to the store however, they were closed.
I went to the store; however they were closed.
I went to the store, however, they were closed.
I went to the store; however, they were closed.
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