How does a semicolon function in a sentence?

• It ends a sentence

• It separates two unrelated ideas

• It introduces a list

• It brings two related independent clauses closer together

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In which scenario would you use a semicolon in a list?

• When the list items are unrelated

• When the list is at the end of a sentence

• When the list items contain commas

• When the list items are short

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the primary function of punctuation in writing?

• To decorate the text

• To indicate pauses and structure

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a short pause within a sentence?

• Period

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Dash

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is the role of conjunctive adverbs in a sentence?

• To replace conjunctions

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To join two independent clauses and show their relationship

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• And

• Consequently

• Therefore

• However

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How does the word 'however' function differently from 'but' in a sentence?

• 'However' can start a sentence, 'but' cannot

• 'However' is a conjunction, 'but' is not

• 'However' requires a semicolon or period before it, 'but' does not

• 'However' is used for listing items, 'but' is not

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which punctuation mark is used with 'however' when it is in the middle of a sentence?

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Period

• Dash

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What should you do if you want to use 'for example' in the middle of a sentence?

• Use a semicolon before it

• Use a period before and after it

• Use no punctuation

• Set it off with commas

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• I like cats however, he hates dogs.

• I like cats however he hates dogs.

• I like cats; however, he hates dogs.

• I like cats, however he hates dogs.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A