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Semicolons

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A semicolon looks like (Look closely!):

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

~

2.

Where does the semicolon go: I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

3.

Where does the semicolon go: Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

Where does the semicolon go: You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

a)

You need new brakes otherwise; you may not be able to stop in time.

b)

You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop; in time.

c)

You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

d)

You need; new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.

5.

Is the semicolon in the correct spot?

I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.
 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a)
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
b)
The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
c)
 The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
d)
None of the above
7.
Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
a)
Spring;
b)
weather;
c)
thunderstorms;
d)
in;
8.
Which answer is correct for this sentence:
The airport  terminal is rather confusing to get around; give yourself plenty of time to find your gate.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
 to get around, give yourself
c)
 to get around and give yourself
d)
 to get around give, yourself
9.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
There were five doughnuts left this morning, but now there are none.
a)
There were five doughnuts left this morning; but now there are none.
b)
There were five doughnuts; left this morning, but now there are none.
c)
There were five doughnuts left this morning; now there are none.
10.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
On our last trip we stayed in: Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
b)
On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
c)
On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida.
11.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
Please give me some time I do not want to be rushed.
b)
Please give me some time; I do not want to be rushed.
c)
Please give me some time, I do not want to be rushed.
12.

Which question uses punctuation correctly?

a)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

b)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St. Louis, MO.

c)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA, Trenton, NJ, Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

d)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern PA, Trenton NJ, Baltimore MD, and St. Louis MO.

13.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff.

b)

For the field trip; I packed a lot stuff.

c)

For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.

d)

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff;

14.

Insert a semicolon...


She walked for (1) days on end (2) her body was (3) tired and (4) broken.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

a)

The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.

b)

The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

c)

The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

16.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
Gayle likes meatloaf, but she likes shrimp better.
a)
Gayle likes meatloaf; but she likes shrimp better.
b)
Gayle likes meatloaf; she likes shrimp better.
c)
Gayle likes meatloaf but she likes shrimp better.
17.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
We don’t have to go if it rains, and I hope it rains.
a)
We don’t have to go if it rains and I hope it rains.
b)
We don’t have to go if it rains; and I hope it rains.
c)
We don’t have to go if it rains; I hope it rains.
18.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
The library board met on Thursday, and it was an emergency meeting.
a)
The library board met on Thursday; and it was an emergency meeting.
b)
The library board met on Thursday; it was an emergency meeting.
c)
The library board met; on Thursday, and it was an emergency meeting.
19.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
This store is sold out of batteries we’ll have to look elsewhere.
b)
This store is sold out of batteries; we’ll have to look elsewhere.
c)
This store is sold out of batteries, we’ll have to look elsewhere.
20.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
The movie only costs $2.25; you gave him $2.50.
b)
The movie only costs $2.25, you gave him $2.50.
c)
The movie only costs $2.25 you gave him $2.50.

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