Reasons for comma/semicolons #2
Authored by Chris L Hayden
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
While he may be rich, he is very arrogant and belittling.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a comma and a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
John was determined to complete the job, so he called his friends for help.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a comma and a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb
The comma/semicolon is used INCORRECTLY in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
If he wants to go pro; he will need to practice diligently.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a comma and a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb
The comma/semicolon is used INCORRECTLY in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
The couple did not deem it necessary to go to counseling; consequently, their marriage began to fall apart.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb
The comma/semicolon is used INCORRECTLY in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
They decided to contact their lawyer, who was actually a good friend of theirs, to write a letter to the opposing side.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb
The comma/semicolon is used INCORRECTLY in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
Disgusted by his rude comments, the young lady abruptly turned and left.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb
The comma/semicolon is used INCORRECTLY in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason the comma/semicolon is in the below sentence:
He refused to pay, or to apologize for his mistake.
Intro clause/phrase
Compound sentence with a conjunction
Non-essential clause/phrase
compound sentence with a conjunctive adverb
The comma/semicolon is used INCORRECTLY in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.3.1I
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