Semicolon #3

Semicolon #3

11th Grade

7 Qs

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Semicolon #3

Semicolon #3

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Easy

Created by

Tammy Watson

Used 7+ times

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7 questions

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 15 pts

Write an original sentence that follows this pattern.

IC ; IC

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2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 16 pts

Write an original sentence that follows this pattern.

IC ; transition, IC

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3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 17 pts

Write an original sentence that follows the pattern of this example sentence.

You can order breakfast with bacon, grits, and eggs; ham, oatmeal, and pancakes; or waffles with strawberry compote, two strips of bacon, and fresh in-season fruit.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

True or False? The independent clause after the semicolon is always capitalized.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 10 pts

What are the reasons that a person might choose to use a semicolon?

Semicolons are used to clarify groupings within the sentence.

You should use a semicolon where you could also use a period, but want to demonstrate a relationship between two complete sentences.

Using a semicolon can help a writer to be more concise (use fewer words).

All of these answers are correct.

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 16 pts

Write an original sentence that follows this pattern.

IC ; IC

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7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 16 pts

Write an original sentence that follows this pattern.

IC ; transition, IC

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF