Semi-colons

What is the definition of a semi-colon?

• A punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses or items in a list.

• A mark used to emphasize a point in writing.

• A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

• A symbol used to connect two related independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

When should a semi-colon be used in a sentence?

• To separate two independent clauses that are closely related.

• To indicate a list of items in a sentence

• To separate a subject and a verb in a sentence

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Provide an example of a sentence using a semi-colon correctly.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I need to study all night.

• She loves to read books; she has a large collection.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study all night.

• The sky is blue; the grass is green.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Explain the rule for using a semi-colon before a conjunctive adverb.

• Use a semi-colon before a conjunctive adverb when it is connecting a dependent and an independent clause.

• A semi-colon is used before a conjunctive adverb when it is connecting two dependent clauses.

• Use a semi-colon before a conjunctive adverb when it is connecting two independent clauses.

• Semi-colons are placed before conjunctive adverbs when connecting a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Rewrite the following sentence using a semi-colon: 'I have a test tomorrow however I am not worried.'

• I have a test tomorrow however, I am not worried.

• I have a test tomorrow however; I am not worried.

• I have a test tomorrow; I am not worried.

• I have a test tomorrow; however, I am not worried.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In a list where the items already contain commas, when should semi-colons be used?

• To combine items that are unrelated

• To follow standard punctuation rules

• To separate items that are more closely related or to create a clearer separation between items.

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semi-colon: A) She loves to read books, I prefer watching movies. B) She loves to read books; I prefer watching movies. C) She loves to read books I prefer watching movies.

• She loves to read books; I prefer watching movies!

• She loves to read books; I prefer watching movies.

• She loves to read books; I prefer watching movies

• She loves to read books; I prefer watching movies.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a semi-colon incorrectly? A) I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread; I also need to get some butter. B) The weather is nice; we should go for a walk. C) He is a great musician; his sister is a talented singer.

• A) I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread; I also need to get some butter.

• B) The weather is nice; we should go for a walk.

• C) He is a great musician; his sister is a talented singer.

• D) She went to the store; to buy some groceries.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Complete the sentence with the appropriate punctuation: 'I have a dog; my sister has a cat'.

• I have a dog; my sister has a cat

• I have a dog, my sister has a cat

• I have a dog; my sister has a cat.

• I have a dog. My sister has a cat

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the primary purpose of a semicolon?

• To end a sentence

• To join two independent clauses

• To separate items in a list

• To introduce a list

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A