Semi Colons

Example of semicolon usage in a sentence.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow. I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

What is a semicolon?

• A punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A mark used to indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period.

• A symbol used in mathematical equations to denote division.

When should a semicolon be used?

• To link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

• To separate items in a list that do not contain commas.

• To end a sentence that is a question.

• To connect two sentences that are completely unrelated.

Where should the semi-colon be placed?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

• getting;

• bald;

• hair;

Where should the semi-colon be placed?

She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.

• see;

• her;

• coming;

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence!

• She didn't want to go; therefore she cried.

• She didn't want to go, therefore she cried.

• She didn't want to go; therefore, she cried.

• She didn't want to go, therefore; she cried.

What do conjunctive adverbs require?

• Two commas and a period.

• A semicolon and a comma OR a period and a comma.

• A semicolon and a comma.

• A semicolon, a comma, and a period.

Which is a correct example of a conjunctive adverb?

• My mom is super nice; otherwise, I wouldn't invite you over.

• I couldn't make it to the exam, incidentally, I got an F in the class.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?:

You need to stop watching TV so much.

You'll become blind.

• You need to stop watching TV so much; otherwise, you'll become blind.

• You need to stop watching TV so much; in addition, you'll become blind.

• You need to stop watching TV so much; besides, you'll become blind.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2C

What's the best way to combine these sentences?:

I really don't know why he came to the party.

I would tell you.

• I really don't know why he came to the party; otherwise, I would tell you.

• I really don't know why he came to the party; instead, I would tell you.

• I really don't know why he came to the party; in contrast, I would tell you.

• I really don't know why he came to the party; however, I would tell you.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C