Punctuation - Semicolon

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to link two independent clauses?

• She loves cooking; she doesn't like washing dishes.

• She loves cooking, she doesn't like washing dishes.

• She loves cooking, but she doesn't like washing dishes.

• She loves cooking but; she doesn't like washing dishes.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence that appropriately uses a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb.

• He was late; however, he still made it to the meeting on time.

• He was late, however; he still made it to the meeting on time.

• He was late however; he still made it to the meeting on time.

• He was late. However; he still made it to the meeting on time.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly employs a semicolon between two independent clauses.

• The weather is cold; dress warmly.

• The weather is cold, dress warmly.

• The weather is cold; and dress warmly.

• The weather is cold; but dress warmly.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb.

• She studied hard for the exam; consequently, she passed with flying colors.

• She studied hard for the exam, consequently; she passed with flying colors.

• She studied hard for the exam; consequently she passed with flying colors.

• She studied hard for the exam consequently; she passed with flying colors.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which option correctly uses a semicolon between two independent clauses without a conjunction?

• The sun was setting; the sky turned pink and orange.

• The sun was setting, the sky turned pink and orange.

• The sun was setting; and the sky turned pink and orange.

• The sun was setting; but the sky turned pink and orange.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence where a semicolon is correctly used before a transitional phrase.

• They planned to meet at noon; however, the meeting was delayed.

• They planned to meet at noon, however; the meeting was delayed.

• They planned to meet at noon however; the meeting was delayed.

• They planned to meet at noon; however the meeting was delayed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to join two related ideas.

• She didn’t see the sign; she walked into a glass door.

• She didn’t see the sign, she walked into a glass door.

• She didn’t see the sign; and she walked into a glass door.

• She didn’t see the sign but; she walked into a glass door.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the correct use of a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb in a complex sentence.

• The project was overdue; therefore, the team worked overtime to complete it.

• The project was overdue; therefore the team worked overtime to complete it.

• The project was overdue, therefore; the team worked overtime to complete it.

• The project was overdue therefore; the team worked overtime to complete it.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to link two parts of a sentence with equal rank?

• He enjoys reading; she prefers watching movies.

• He enjoys reading, she prefers watching movies.

• He enjoys reading; and she prefers watching movies.

• He enjoys reading but; she prefers watching movies.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon and a transitional phrase.

• It was raining all day; as a result, the game was postponed.

• It was raining all day, as a result; the game was postponed.

• It was raining all day as a result; the game was postponed.

• It was raining all day; as a result the game was postponed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A