Punctuation Mastery

When should a semi colon be used in a sentence?

• To separate two independent clauses in a sentence.

• To indicate a pause in a sentence

• To connect a dependent clause with an independent clause

• To separate a subject and a verb in a sentence

Differentiate between a colon and a semi colon with an example.

• A colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation, while a semi colon is used to connect two related independent clauses.

• A colon is used to end a sentence, while a semi colon is used to start a sentence.

• A colon is used in mathematical equations, while a semi colon is used in poetry.

• A colon is used in informal writing, while a semi colon is used in formal writing.

How can a dash be used for emphasis in writing?

• By replacing a comma in a compound sentence

• By setting off a phrase or clause for added emphasis or to indicate a sudden change in thought.

• By indicating the end of a sentence

• By using it to separate items in a list

What is the main purpose of using a colon in a sentence?

• To introduce a list, an explanation, or a quotation

• To show possession

• To indicate the end of a sentence

• To connect two independent clauses

Correctly punctuate the following list using a colon: apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.

• apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes

• apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes

• apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes

• apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes.

Explain how a dash can be used for interruption or abrupt change in a sentence.

• It adds emphasis to the words before and after it.

• It is used to connect two independent clauses.

• It indicates a question within a sentence.

• It creates a sudden break in the flow of the sentence.

In the sentence 'She had three goals in mind: to travel the world, to learn a new language, and to volunteer abroad', identify the use of a colon and its purpose.

• To indicate possession

• To connect two related sentences

• To introduce a list of items or ideas.

• To separate two independent clauses

Rewrite the following sentence using a semi colon: I have to finish my homework I want to go out with my friends.

• I have to finish my homework, I want to go out with my friends.

• I have to finish my homework. I want to go out with my friends.

• I have to finish my homework: I want to go out with my friends.

• I have to finish my homework; I want to go out with my friends.

Choose the correct punctuation to complete the sentence: The weather was cold - we decided to stay indoors.

• -

• .

• !

• ,

In the sentence 'The teacher made an announcement - the school trip has been postponed', identify the use of a dash and its purpose.

• The dash is used to connect two unrelated ideas in the sentence

• The dash is used to emphasize the word 'announcement'

• The dash is used to indicate the end of the sentence

• The dash is used to separate the announcement from the reason for the announcement.