Using Semi Colons in Compound Sentences

What is the main focus of this video tutorial?

• Using commas in compound sentences

• Using periods in compound sentences

• Using conjunctions in compound sentences

• Using semi-colons in compound sentences

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following best describes a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a complex structure

• Two simple sentences joined together

• A sentence with multiple verbs

• A sentence with multiple subjects

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How many ways are there to join two simple sentences into a compound sentence?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In the example with Thomas, what punctuation mark is used to join the two simple sentences?

• Semi-colon

• Period

• Comma

• Colon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What change is made to the capital 'H' in the example with Thomas?

• It is changed to a lower case 'h'

• It is changed to a semi-colon

• It is removed

• It is changed to a capital 'T'

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

In the example with Julie, what is the first step to create a compound sentence?

• Remove the period

• Change the subject

• Add a conjunction

• Add a comma

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What change is made to the upper case 'S' in the example with Julie?

• It is changed to a lower case 's'

• It is changed to a capital 'J'

• It is changed to a semi-colon

• It is removed

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A