An Ode to a Semicolon

In the poem, how is the semicolon described in terms of usage?

• Often used correctly

• Rarely used correctly

• Never used

• Always used

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the semicolon paired with to form a winking face?

• Comma

• Bracket

• Period

• Dash

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank: The use of semicolons oftentimes _____.

• assists

• confuses

• hinders

• complicates

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the main theme of the poem 'An Ode to a Semicolon'?

• The misuse of punctuation

• The importance of semicolons

• The history of semicolons

• The rules of grammar.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the primary function of a semicolon in English grammar?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect closely related independent clauses

• To indicate a question

• To show possession.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank: A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are _______.

• unrelated

• closely related

• contradictory

• identical

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank: Semicolons can be used in a list when the items themselves contain _______.

• commas

• periods

• colons

• question marks

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is a common mistake when using semicolons?

• Using them to connect related clauses

• Using them in place of commas in a list

• Using them to separate items in a complex list

• Using them to connect unrelated ideas.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank: Semicolons should not be used to connect clauses that are _______.

• related

• independent

• dependent

• complex

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?

• I went to the store; bought milk.

• I went to the store; I bought milk.

• I went to the store, I bought milk.

• I went to the store: I bought milk.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A