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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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