Semicolon Grammar Quiz

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence? Jon likes eggs Jenifer does not.

• Jon likes eggs; Jenifer does not.
• Jon likes eggs Jenifer; does not.
• Jon; likes eggs Jenifer does not.
• Jon likes; eggs Jenifer does not.

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence? We had too many fumbles we lost the game.

• We had too many fumbles we; lost the game.
• We had too many; fumbles we lost the game.
• We had too many fumbles; we lost the game.
• We had; too many fumbles we lost the game.

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence? I am here you are over there.

• I am here you are; over there.
• I; am here you are over there.
• I am here you are over; there.
• I am here; you are over there.

Where does the semicolon go in the following sentence? Jane always has a stick with her she is afraid of dogs.

• Jane; always has a stick with her she is afraid of dogs.
• Jane always has a stick with her; she is afraid of dogs.
• Jane always has a stick with her she is afraid; of dogs.
• Jane always; has a stick with her she is afraid of dogs.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I love going to the beach; also, I love collecting shells.
• I love going to the beach; and collecting shells.
• I love going to the beach and; collecting shells.

Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.

•  I like; swimming, hiking, and camping.

• Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.

• I am going swimming; and then I will lie in the sun and relax.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should the semicolon go?

• Cash;
• dah;
• ousside;
• bow;

Tags

CCSS.L.K.2B