Mastering Semi-Colons Quiz

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semi-colon?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• She loves cooking, her friends love it too.

• He is not only handsome but also; smart.

• We will go to the beach, if it's sunny;.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

When should a semi-colon be used instead of a comma?

• To add a dependent clause

• To list items in a series

• To separate two independent clauses that are closely related

• To introduce a list

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a semi-colon to separate items in a list?

• We need apples, oranges; bananas, and grapes.

• For the party, we need: chips; salsa; guacamole; and queso.

• She visited London, England; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany.

• He bought a new car; a house; and a boat.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the sentence where a semi-colon is used incorrectly.

• She didn’t see the movie; she was too busy.

• I plan to study law; my brother is going to study medicine.

• It’s raining; we should have brought our umbrellas.

• He loves to play basketball; however, he’s not very tall.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the option that correctly fills in the blank with either a semi-colon or a comma. "I have to wake up early tomorrow; I shouldn’t stay up too late tonight."

• ;

• ,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences is an example of a semi-colon being used to connect two closely related independent clauses?

• She loves to read; her favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird."

• He wanted to go to the movies; but his friend didn’t.

• They were hungry; they decided to order pizza.

• It was a sunny day; however, it was also very cold.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Why is a semi-colon used in the sentence below? "The conference has people attending from Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Portland, Oregon."

• To separate two independent clauses

• To add emphasis

• To separate items in a complex list

• To introduce a quotation

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence incorrectly uses a semi-colon?

• I’m going to the gym; I need to exercise.

• She was late to work; because her alarm didn’t go off.

• We could go to the beach; or we could go to the park.

• They’ve been friends for years; they trust each other completely.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A