What is one of the primary uses of a semicolon?

Semicolons and Colons

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Leah Kayonnie
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To end a sentence
To introduce a quote
To connect two independent clauses
To separate hours from minutes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a semicolon compared to when used in lists?
A period
A colon
A question mark
A super comma
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a colon often compared to in the video?
A semicolon
A comma
A period
A butler at a fancy dinner party
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can you go if you have more questions about using colons and semicolons?
An online forum
A grammar textbook
The local library
The University Writing Center
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one key difference between colons and semicolons?
Colons are used to connect independent clauses
Semicolons introduce lists
Semicolons separate hours from minutes
Colons announce and introduce things
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