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WorksheetsSemicolons
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
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1.
Which of these words can a semicolon replace? (tick 3)
a)
and
b)
furthermore
c)
but
d)
or
2.
A semicolon connects...
a)
two independent clauses that are closely related ideas
b)
two dependent clauses that are closely related ideas
3.
You always use a capital letter after a semicolon
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
a)
hair;
b)
bald;
c)
Dad;
d)
getting;
5.
Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
a)
you;
b)
otherwise;
c)
brakes;
d)
able;
6.
Where does the semicolon go?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
a)
meal;
b)
am;
c)
however;
d)
hungry;
7.
Where does the semicolon go?
We had too many fumbles we lost the game
We had too many fumbles we lost the game
a)
lost;
b)
fumbles;
c)
had;
d)
lost;
8.
Where does the semicolon go?
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
a)
finished;
b)
now;
c)
main;
d)
course;
9.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
other;
b)
coming;
c)
now;
d)
see;
10.
A semicolon can be used instead of
a)
a comma
b)
a full stop
c)
a colon
d)
speech marks
11.
Where does the semicolon go?
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie
a)
cake;
b)
Katie;
c)
Joe;
d)
pie;
12.
When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?
a)
only if any of the items in the list contain commas.
b)
anytime there is a list
13.
Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
a)
hair;
b)
bald;
c)
Dad;
d)
getting;
14.
Where does the semicolon go?
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
I have finished the main course now I have to make dessert.
a)
finished;
b)
now;
c)
main;
d)
course;
15.
Where does the semicolon go?
We had too many fumbles we lost the game
We had too many fumbles we lost the game
a)
lost;
b)
fumbles;
c)
had;
d)
lost;
16.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
other;
b)
coming;
c)
now;
d)
see;
17.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Even though my Dad hates Hockey; I can't get enough of it.
b)
Even though my Dad hates Hockey, I can't get enough of it.
18.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.
a)
The garden contained; vegetables they will harvest them in fall.
b)
The garden contained vegetables; they will harvest them in fall.
c)
The garden contained vegetables they will; harvest them in fall.
d)
The garden contained vegetables, they will harvest them in fall.
20.
My sister has hairy knuckles; she likes to comb them when she's bored.
a)
correct use of a semicolon
b)
incorrect use of a semicolon
21.
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.
22.
Which of these is better?
a)
I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery in Paris. The Eiffel Tower is especially beautiful.
b)
I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery in Paris; The Eiffel Tower is especially beautiful.
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