Semicolons and Colons ACT Practice

The coach began her victory speech by praising the players ___ “Today, we saw a group of great young women summon both talent and will to triumph over a fine opponent.”

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9D.V

Choose the answer that uses punctuation correctly.

• I think; therefore, I am.

• I think therefore I am.

• I think, therefore I am.

• Correct

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

I met my dad’s elderly aunt at a family reunion__ I was surprised to see her with a cell phone and an iPad.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

His most recent patient needed only one final item__ a brain.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9D.V

The top floor of the Eiffel tower is open to the public__ however, the only way to access it is by elevator.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

The dog stretched out for an after-lunch snooze in the sun ___ the cat soon joined him.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Lucas put on a few pounds during the holidays__ so he decided to join a gym.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9(C)

TEKS.ELA.E2.9C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9D.V

English has borrowed widely from French ___ many terms in ballet and cooking, for example, are French.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Where is a semicolon needed?

I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.

• finished;

• now;

• main;

• course;

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

Where is a colon needed?

You will need to have the following items for the trip tent, lantern, matches, and a compass.

• items:

• trip:

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.E1.9D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9D.V