Free Printable MITS Grammar Quiz 6 Level B- Semicolons

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MITS Grammar Quiz 6 Level B- Semicolons

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name

Class

Date

Last Name

4 lines

First Name

4 lines

1. Use a semicolon to join ____.

two dependent clauses

two independent clauses

a dependent clause to an independent clause

2. Use a semicolon and a ____ with a comma to join two independent clauses into one sentence.

hypen

FANBOYS

transition word

3. Use a semicolon to separate ____ that contain commas.

dates

any sentence

items in a series

4. Students, who tough it out, will gain experience and will be ready the next time they are outside their comfort zone.

5. Being uncomfortable is not the end of the world, in fact, being uncomfortable leads to exceptional growth.

6. Being uncomfortable is not the end of the world; in fact, being uncomfortable leads to exceptional growth.

7. Although reasonable levels of stress are beneficial, many people see stress as a negative force.

10.

8. Although reasonable levels of stress are beneficial; many people see stress as a negative force.

11.

9. That point is valid however the rest of your argument makes no sense.

No change

That point is valid, however, the rest of your argument makes no sense.

That point is valid; however, the rest of your argument makes no sense.

12.

10. Your job is to play ball my job is to manage the team.

No change

Your job is to play ball; my job is to manage the team.

Your job is to play ball, my job is to manage the team.

13.

11. My cousin has lived in Las Vegas Nevada Phoenix Arizona and Portland Oregon.

No change

My cousin has lived in Las Vegas; Nevada, Phoenix; Arizona, and Portland; Oregon

My cousin has lived in Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona; and Portland, Oregon

My cousin has lived in Las Vegas, Nevada Phoenix, Arizona and Portland, Oregon.

14.

12. I'd love to help you; unfortunately, I will be out of town.

No change

I'd love to help you unfortunately I will be out of town.

I'd love to help you, unfortunately, I will be out of town.

I'd love to help you; unfortunately I will be out of town.

15.

13. While your arguing annoys me I do agree that you are correct.

No change

While your arguing annoys me, I do agree that you are correct.

While your arguing annoys me; I do agree that you are correct.

16.

14. Gary loves pizza Martha prefers tacos.

No change

Gary loves pizza; Martha prefers tacos.

Gary loves pizza, Martha prefers tacos.

17.

15. Write a sentence linking 2 independent clauses using a comma and a FANBOYS.

4 lines

18.

16. Write a sentence linking 2 independent clauses using a semicolon.

4 lines

100 %

MITS Grammar Quiz 6 Level B- Semicolons

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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