
Semicolons
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English
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
A semicolon looks like this;
:
;
#
*
Answer explanation
A semicolon is represented by the symbol ';' which is the correct choice among the answer options provided.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What do we call the punctuation with a dot on top of a comma?
colon
transition
semicolon
fanboy
Answer explanation
The punctuation with a dot on top of a comma is called a semicolon, which is the correct choice among the options provided.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
A semicolon is used to...
separate two clauses
connect to a fanboy
separate transition words
connect two independent clauses
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which formula is CORRECT when writing a sentence using a semicolon?
IC ; transition word, IC.
IC, Fanboy, IC.
IC, transition word; IC.
IC ; fanboy, IC.
Answer explanation
The correct formula for using a semicolon in a sentence is IC ; transition word, IC. This structure separates two independent clauses with a semicolon and a transition word.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
True or False: A semicolon needs a transition word after it.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. A semicolon needs a transition word after it to connect two independent clauses correctly.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Independent clause _________ transition word _____ independent clause.
Word Bank
semicolon comma colon period FANBOY
DO NOT TYPE A COMMA BETWEEN THE TWO WORDS THAT YOU CHOOSE.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Write a sentence correctly using a semicolon.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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