Use the semicolon correctly in the sentence below

You cannot write yet; first you must gather evidence to support your reason

What is a coordinating conjunction?

A word that connects independent clauses together

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

The cat sat on the windowsill, it stared outside.

Which uses the semicolon correctly?

We are excited; it's almost Winter Break!

Which of the following uses a comma correctly?

I like the athlete, who wore the blue shirt.

What is a "comma splice"?

the use of a comma to join two independent clauses (complete sentences)

Which is an example of pathos?

Look at this child; she's cold and hungry. But YOU can help.

Which is an example of logos?

Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones.

What is the definition of logos?

A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics

Which sentence is written correctly?

You can recognize the gas station; it has a red sign.

Which statement uses the semicolon correctly?

I must use my time well; I play three sports and am in band.

What is the definition of ethos?

A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker

Which is an example of pathos?

By donating only $1 a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.

What words make up the FANBOYS?

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Which sentence is written correctly?

We will go to the park, but we will not go too long.

Which example correctly uses a semicolon?

I hate mornings; they make life hard.

Which is an example of logos?

A statistic about how much time teens spend on social media

What is the definition of pathos?

A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions

Which is an example of Ethos?

We've been doing business for 200 years.

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

She went to the store, she bought some milk.

Semicolons are used for which of the following?

To join two independent clauses

Which of the following uses a comma correctly?

She ordered a steak, which came with a salad.

What should you do if you don't know what a word means on the test?

Use context clues, examine root words, and use the dictionary in Aware

Which sentence is written correctly?

Before Jo went to gym, she took her shoes out of her locker.

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

Steven didn't want to go, he hated the museum

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1
Use the semicolon correctly in the sentence below
You cannot write; yet first you must gather evidence to support your reason
You cannot write first you must gather evidence; to support your reason
You cannot write yet; first you must gather evidence to support your reason
You cannot write yet first you must; gather evidence to support your reason
2
What is a coordinating conjunction?
A word that is used to make a sentence more interesting
A word that connects independent clauses together
A phrase that joins two thoughts together
A word that represents a symbol for something else
3
What does it mean to make a contrast?
Both
acknowledge similarities
acknowledge differences
4
Which FANBOY makes sense in the blank? You can choose vanilla ice cream, ___ you can choose chocolate.
but
and
so
or
5
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
The cat sat on the windowsill, it stared outside.
I enjoy reading, so I decided to visit the library.
The storm raged all night, causing power outages.
Running late, she hurried to catch the bus.
6
Which FANBOY makes sense in the blank? I had a cute puppy, ___ I lost him.
but
or
nor
and
7
Which uses the semicolon correctly?
We are excited; it's almost Winter Break!
We are excited; because it's almost Winter Break!
It's almost Winter Break; so we are excited!
Since it's almost Winter Break; we are excited!
8
Which of the following uses a comma correctly?
I, like the athlete with the blue shirt.
I like, the athlete with a blue shirt,
I like the athlete, who wore the blue shirt.
I like the athlete who, wore a blue shirt.
9
What is a "comma splice"?
the use of a comma to separate two proper nouns
the use of a comma to join two independent clauses (complete sentences)
a fruit in Tokyo
the use of a comma to join two dependent clauses (fragments)
10
Which FANBOY makes sense in the blank? He studied for the test, ___ he got a good grade.
but
and
so
for
11
What are FANBOYS?
Subordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Prepositions
12
Which is an example of pathos?
I like eggs.
Look at this child; she's cold and hungry. But YOU can help.
Hi, I'm Taylor Swift and I only buy Mountain Valley produce.
15% of the American population believe in aliens.
13
Which is an example of logos?
By donating only $1 a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine each fall.
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones.
14
Is the following sentence ethos, pathos or logos: A study found that 4 out of 5 kids struggle with procrastination.
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
15
What is the definition of logos?
A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions
A persuasive strategy that uses bribery and force.
A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker
A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics
16
Which sentence is written correctly?
You can recognize the gas station, it has a red sign.
You can recognize the gas station; it has a red sign.
You can recognize the gas station it has a red sign.
You can recognize the gas station it has a ; red sign.
17
Which statement uses the semicolon correctly?
I have homework in these classes; chemistry, art, health.
I plan to go to college; walking my dog after school.
After school I'll walk my dog; then read for English class.
I must use my time well; I play three sports and am in band.
18
What is the definition of ethos?
A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics
A persuasive strategy that uses bribery and force.
A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions
A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker
19
Which is an example of pathos?
The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine each fall.
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones.
By donating only $1 a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.
20
What words make up the FANBOYS?
boys that love Billie Eilish
four, another, not, buy, yes, same
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
first, after, neither, by, yet, same
21
Which sentence is written correctly?
We will go to the park but we will not go too long.
We will go to the park, but we will not go too long.
We will go to the park but, we will not go too long.
We will go to the park; but we will not go too long.
22
Which example correctly uses a semicolon?
I hate mornings; they make life hard.
I hate mornings; so they make life hard.
I hate mornings because; they make life hard.
Because I hate mornings; they make life hard.
23
Which is an example of logos?
A doctor saying stress can lead to depression
A teen saying "no homework, because it waste time"
An ASPCA commercial about abused animals needing homes
A statistic about how much time teens spend on social media
24
What is the definition of pathos?
A persuasive strategy that uses bribery and force.
A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions
A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics
A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker
25
Which is an example of Ethos?
Donate your clothes or all the homeless will freeze!
We've been doing business for 200 years.
Send us money or you're killing children in Africa!
One million people drink milk, so you should, too.
26
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
He loves to read, and he enjoys writing.
They went to the beach; it was a beautiful day.
She went to the store, she bought some milk.
After school, I went to the library.
27
Is this sentence ethos, pathos or logos: “If you don’t do your homework, you’ll fail. How will you feel then?”
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
28
Semicolons are used for which of the following?
In lists (ex happy; sad; and angry
To break up a sentence
To join two independent clauses
29
Which of the following uses a comma correctly?
She ordered a steak with, a salad,
She, ordered a steak with a salad.
She ordered a steak, which came with a salad.
She ordered a steak which has, a salad
30
Is this sentence ethos, pathos or logos: “You know me, I’m your trusted teacher. Would I ever lie to you?”
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
31
What should you do if you don't know what a word means on the test?
Skip over the word
Give up
Make a quick guess
Use context clues, examine root words, and use the dictionary in Aware
32
Which sentence is written correctly?
Before Jo went to gym she took her shoes out of her locker.
Before, Jo went to gym she took her shoes out of her locker.
Before Jo went to gym, she took her shoes out of her locker.
Before Jo went to gym she took her shoes, out of her locker.
33
My grandfather is becoming bald; because of his receding hairline. Is this sentence correct?
No
Yes
34
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
Steven didn't want to go, he hated the museum
Painting is fun, so my sister bought me some supplies.
He wanted a chocolate cake, but she wanted vanilla.
Her cat got out of her house, and she had to run after it.

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1
Use the semicolon correctly in the sentence below
You cannot write; yet first you must gather evidence to support your reason
You cannot write first you must gather evidence; to support your reason
You cannot write yet; first you must gather evidence to support your reason
You cannot write yet first you must; gather evidence to support your reason
2
What is a coordinating conjunction?
A word that is used to make a sentence more interesting
A word that connects independent clauses together
A phrase that joins two thoughts together
A word that represents a symbol for something else
3
What does it mean to make a contrast?
Both
acknowledge similarities
acknowledge differences
4
Which FANBOY makes sense in the blank? You can choose vanilla ice cream, ___ you can choose chocolate.
but
and
so
or
5
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
The cat sat on the windowsill, it stared outside.
I enjoy reading, so I decided to visit the library.
The storm raged all night, causing power outages.
Running late, she hurried to catch the bus.
6
Which FANBOY makes sense in the blank? I had a cute puppy, ___ I lost him.
but
or
nor
and
7
Which uses the semicolon correctly?
We are excited; it's almost Winter Break!
We are excited; because it's almost Winter Break!
It's almost Winter Break; so we are excited!
Since it's almost Winter Break; we are excited!
8
Which of the following uses a comma correctly?
I, like the athlete with the blue shirt.
I like, the athlete with a blue shirt,
I like the athlete, who wore the blue shirt.
I like the athlete who, wore a blue shirt.
9
What is a "comma splice"?
the use of a comma to separate two proper nouns
the use of a comma to join two independent clauses (complete sentences)
a fruit in Tokyo
the use of a comma to join two dependent clauses (fragments)
10
Which FANBOY makes sense in the blank? He studied for the test, ___ he got a good grade.
but
and
so
for
11
What are FANBOYS?
Subordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Prepositions
12
Which is an example of pathos?
I like eggs.
Look at this child; she's cold and hungry. But YOU can help.
Hi, I'm Taylor Swift and I only buy Mountain Valley produce.
15% of the American population believe in aliens.
13
Which is an example of logos?
By donating only $1 a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine each fall.
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones.
14
Is the following sentence ethos, pathos or logos: A study found that 4 out of 5 kids struggle with procrastination.
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
15
What is the definition of logos?
A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions
A persuasive strategy that uses bribery and force.
A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker
A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics
16
Which sentence is written correctly?
You can recognize the gas station, it has a red sign.
You can recognize the gas station; it has a red sign.
You can recognize the gas station it has a red sign.
You can recognize the gas station it has a ; red sign.
17
Which statement uses the semicolon correctly?
I have homework in these classes; chemistry, art, health.
I plan to go to college; walking my dog after school.
After school I'll walk my dog; then read for English class.
I must use my time well; I play three sports and am in band.
18
What is the definition of ethos?
A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics
A persuasive strategy that uses bribery and force.
A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions
A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker
19
Which is an example of pathos?
The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine each fall.
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones.
By donating only $1 a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.
20
What words make up the FANBOYS?
boys that love Billie Eilish
four, another, not, buy, yes, same
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
first, after, neither, by, yet, same
21
Which sentence is written correctly?
We will go to the park but we will not go too long.
We will go to the park, but we will not go too long.
We will go to the park but, we will not go too long.
We will go to the park; but we will not go too long.
22
Which example correctly uses a semicolon?
I hate mornings; they make life hard.
I hate mornings; so they make life hard.
I hate mornings because; they make life hard.
Because I hate mornings; they make life hard.
23
Which is an example of logos?
A doctor saying stress can lead to depression
A teen saying "no homework, because it waste time"
An ASPCA commercial about abused animals needing homes
A statistic about how much time teens spend on social media
24
What is the definition of pathos?
A persuasive strategy that uses bribery and force.
A persuasive strategy that appeals to the audience's emotions
A persuasive strategy that uses logic & reasoning w/ numbers and statistics
A persuasive strategy that uses the character & credibility of the speaker
25
Which is an example of Ethos?
Donate your clothes or all the homeless will freeze!
We've been doing business for 200 years.
Send us money or you're killing children in Africa!
One million people drink milk, so you should, too.
26
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
He loves to read, and he enjoys writing.
They went to the beach; it was a beautiful day.
She went to the store, she bought some milk.
After school, I went to the library.
27
Is this sentence ethos, pathos or logos: “If you don’t do your homework, you’ll fail. How will you feel then?”
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
28
Semicolons are used for which of the following?
In lists (ex happy; sad; and angry
To break up a sentence
To join two independent clauses
29
Which of the following uses a comma correctly?
She ordered a steak with, a salad,
She, ordered a steak with a salad.
She ordered a steak, which came with a salad.
She ordered a steak which has, a salad
30
Is this sentence ethos, pathos or logos: “You know me, I’m your trusted teacher. Would I ever lie to you?”
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
31
What should you do if you don't know what a word means on the test?
Skip over the word
Give up
Make a quick guess
Use context clues, examine root words, and use the dictionary in Aware
32
Which sentence is written correctly?
Before Jo went to gym she took her shoes out of her locker.
Before, Jo went to gym she took her shoes out of her locker.
Before Jo went to gym, she took her shoes out of her locker.
Before Jo went to gym she took her shoes, out of her locker.
33
My grandfather is becoming bald; because of his receding hairline. Is this sentence correct?
No
Yes
34
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
Steven didn't want to go, he hated the museum
Painting is fun, so my sister bought me some supplies.
He wanted a chocolate cake, but she wanted vanilla.
Her cat got out of her house, and she had to run after it.