Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Hyphens

Today is Anita’s birthday ___ therefore, we will let her choose the movie.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The coach began her victory speech by praising the players ___ “Today, we saw a group of great young women summon both talent and will to triumph over a fine opponent.”

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Uncle Max began setting up the miniature village ___ a corner store, rows of houses, a town square, several little shops, and a train station.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The Student Council officers are as follows: Amanda Ngo, president ___ Kyle Beltran, vice-president ___ Stuart Moran, treasurer ___ and Corey Mirsky, secretary.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The dog stretched out for an after-lunch snooze in the sun ___ the cat soon joined him.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The committee’s recommendation is clear ___ the city should hire more police officers.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• China produces large amounts of these staple crops; rice, wheat, and potatoes.

• China produces large amounts of these staple crops: rice, wheat, and potatoes.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• There are great parks in Williams, AZ; Glen Rose, TX; and Cumberland, OH.

• There are great parks in Williams; AZ; Glen Rose; TX; and Cumberland; OH

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Only a few students—three, to be exact—have signed up for the play.

• Only a few students; three, to be exact; have signed up for the play.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• The storm made the trip hazardous—nevertheless—we arrived home safely.

• The storm made the trip hazardous; nevertheless, we arrived home safely.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A