Using Semicolons

Combine the following sentences using THAMO (therefore):

Justin likes to play games on his computer. He is one of the best players on Blooket.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the following sentences using THAMO (however):

Pablo didn't bring his computer. He still had to take the test.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the following sentences using THAMO (also):

Bruno eats tacos for lunch. He has a snack later.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the correctly written sentence?

• Santiago got an A on his test; therefore he got chips from Mrs. Herrera.

• Santiago got an A on his test; therefore, he got chips from Mrs. Herrera.

• Santiago got an A on his test therefore, he got chips from Mrs. Herrera.

• Santiago got an A on his test therefore he got chips from Mrs. Herrera.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the correctly written sentence?

• The students lined-up at the door to leave; however, they didn't pick-up their mess.

• The students lined-up at the door to leave; however they didn't pick-up their mess.

• The students lined-up at the door to leave however, they didn't pick-up their mess.

• The students lined-up at the door to leave; , they didn't pick-up their mess.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the correctly written sentence?

• Zoe plays Blooket; also, Kimberly plays Blooket.

• Zoe plays Blooket; also Kimberly plays Blooket.

• Zoe plays Blooket; and, Kimberly plays Blooket.

• Zoe plays Blooket also, Kimberly plays Blooket.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the correctly written sentence?

• Mrs. Herrera needs her conference to do work; for, she would have to do it at home.

• Mrs. Herrera needs her conference to do work otherwise, she would have to do it at home.

• Mrs. Herrera needs her conference to do work; otherwise she would have to do it at home.

• Mrs. Herrera needs her conference to do work; otherwise, she would have to do it at home.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Evidence proves that teens do not get enough sleep​ (a)   they cannot focus in the morning.

• ; therefore,
• ; otherwise,
• ; so,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Teens could get some quality sleep​ (a)   they usually choose to spend that time on their phones.

• ; however,
• ; therefore,
• ; but,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Teens enjoy using Snapchat​ ​ (a)   they often use TikTok.

• ; also,
• ; and,
• ; therefore,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A