Punctuation Finals Preparation

Semicolons can be used to connect:

• Two dependent clauses

• Two related independent clauses

• One dependent clause and one independent clause

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I love going to the beach; and collecting shells.

• I love going to the beach and; collecting shells.

• I love going to the beach; also, I love collecting shells.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• Waffles are better than pancakes; they don't get soggy as quickly.

• Waffles are better than pancakes; and they don't get soggy as quickly.

• Waffles are better than pancakes because; they don't get soggy as quickly.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I am going home, moreover; I intend to stay there.

• I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.

• I am going home; moreover; I intend to stay there.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• They couldn't make it back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

• Luckily; they had a tent and sleeping bags.

• They looked up at the night sky; and enjoyed the stars.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

• Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

• Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.

• Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.

The sad, lonely bus riders sat in silence as they traveled through the city.

• Correct
• Incorrect

For dinner tonight you can choose spaghetti and meatballs, soup and salad, or chicken strips and fries.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Cookies are good yet milk is better for you.

• Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you.

• Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you.

• Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• We will go to recess and then we will go to class.

• We will go to recess, and, then, we will go to class.

• We will go to recess and then, we will go to class.

• We will go to recess, and then we will go to class.