Which of these sentences is correct?

I prefer fiction; nevertheless, I also enjoy some WWII nonfiction.

Which sentence is correct?

I love: oreos, chips and salsa, books, and hanging out with friends.

Jaiden ran a mile; he almost died.

You use a colon to....

introduce a list of four or more items

All of the following are grammatical rules for colons except....

after a fanboy to combine 2 independent clauses

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1
You can use a semicolon in the place of a comma and a fanboy.
False
True
2
What goes in the blank? The coach had only one thing to tell his team ____ he was disappointed in them.
"
;
,
:
3
Which of these sentences is correct?
I prefer fiction; however I also read WWII nonfiction.
I prefer fiction; nevertheless, I also enjoy some WWII nonfiction.
I prefer fiction and I also enjoy some WWII nonfiction.
I prefer fiction; but, I also enjoy some WWII nonfiction.
4
Which of these is a semicolon?
:
"
&
;
5
Colons and semicolons can be used interchangeably.
True
False
6
Which sentence is correct?
I love: oreos, chips and salsa, books, and hanging out with friends.
I love oreos, chips and salsa, books, and hanging out with friends.
I love; oreos, chips and salsa, books, and hanging out with friends.
I love: oreos; chips and salsa; books; and hanging out with friends.
7
Which is correct?
Jaiden ran a mile he almost died.
Jaiden ran a mile: he almost died.
Jaiden ran a mile, he almost died.
Jaiden ran a mile; he almost died.
8
A thesis statement should tell the reader the main idea of the essay.
False
True
9
Which punctuation belongs in the blank? I stayed up late playing soccer __ it was hard to wake up for school.
:
;
,
.
10
Which of these is a colon?
;
#
:
,
11
You use a colon to....
end a sentence
combine 2 independent clauses
introduce a list of 2 or more items
introduce a list of four or more items
12
All of the following are grammatical rules for colons except....
when introducing a quote
After a salution in a letter
after a fanboy to combine 2 independent clauses
between numbers to indicate time
13
Where in an essay should your reader find your hook?
conclusion
thesis statement
introduction
body paragraph 1
14
Which of the following is a type of hook?
one of your reasons
power statement
series of questions
positive prediction
15
What punctuation goes in the blank? I used to be scared of the dark __ however__ I have now conquered that fear.
, ,
, ;
; :
; ,
16
Your thesis statement should include all the evidence for your essay.
False
True
17
All of the following should be included in your conclusion EXCEPT:
power statement
your reasons
restated thesis
hook

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