Semicolons and Colons

The basketball team brought balls, shoes, and snacks and they played, ran, and ate.

• brought: balls
• they: played
• snack; and
• snacks: and

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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• We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
• The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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• My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
• My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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• Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
• Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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• I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
• I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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• The window was open; the cat thought it could fly. 
• The window was open the cat thought it could fly.
• The window was: open the cat thought it could fly.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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• Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
• Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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• Even though my Dad hates Hockey; I can't get enough of it.
• Even though my Dad hates Hockey, I can't get enough of it.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies. 

• semicolon
• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Dear Governor ___ I am a concerned citizen trying to make a difference. 

• Semicolon
• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A