
Understanding Semicolon Usage in English

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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main purposes of using semicolons in English?
To indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period
To separate independent clauses and to end sentences
To separate closely related independent clauses and items in a list with internal punctuation
To replace commas and periods
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using a semicolon to separate independent clauses, what is not needed?
A coordinating conjunction
A colon
A period
A comma
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
I went to the store; I bought milk.
I went to the store, I bought milk.
I went to the store; and I bought milk.
I went to the store: I bought milk.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of using a semicolon between two independent clauses?
It makes the sentence grammatically incorrect
It separates them into two sentences
It combines them into a single sentence
It creates a run-on sentence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?
I love reading: it is my favorite hobby.
I love reading. It is my favorite hobby.
I love reading, it is my favorite hobby.
I love reading; it is my favorite hobby.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of using a semicolon in a sentence?
It introduces a list
It ends a sentence
It connects closely related ideas
It separates unrelated ideas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence demonstrates incorrect semicolon usage?
I went to the store; and I bought milk.
I went to the store; it was closed.
I went to the store; I bought milk.
I went to the store; I bought milk and bread.
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