Which sentence best describes this- use a colon after a sentence when followed by a phrase.

I know the perfect job for my sister: a veterinarian.

Which sentence best describes this- a colon is used when introducing parts of a list.

My dogs have different hair colors: brown, white, and black.

You use a semicolon to avoid confusion in a confusing list- which best describes this?

I traveled to Paris, KY; Mobile, AL; and Miami, FL.

What are the FANBOYS?

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

What would your sentence look like if you connected 2 sentences with a semicolon?

sentence + ; + transition + , + sentence

Which sentence best describes this- use a colon to set off a citation.

The doctor saw my weight: "Tom, you gained 14 pounds."

Which would be a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

I eat salad for lunch everyday; I also like fries.

Which best describes this- use a semicolon to connect 2 related sentences.

Granny still rides her motorcycle; her dog also rides along.

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Rules for colons, semicolons, apostrophes, and run-on sentences.

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1
What is a way you can fix a run-on sentence?
comma
there is no such thing as a run-on sentence.
connecting adjective
period
2
Which sentence best describes this- use a colon after a sentence when followed by a phrase.
I know the perfect job for my sister: a veterinarian.
I want: a dog.
When do we eat lunch: after snack.
We eat: snacks.
3
Which sentence best describes this- a colon is used when introducing parts of a list.
The movie theater serves: popcorn, drinks, and candy.
I wish to have: money and a big house.
My dogs have different hair colors: brown, white, and black.
The grocery stores has: tomatoes, soup, and rice.
4
Which sentence best describes this- use a colon with Bible verses.
Genesis 321:
John: 21
Numbers 8,4
Mark 7:21
5
When do you don't use a colon after?
adjective
semicolon
noun
verb
6
Which apostrophe use is correct?
Jamess cat's
countrie's laws
two cats' toys
three friends letters'
7
Which apostrophe use is correct?
Jame's dog
Michael's hat
Jons dog's
Mandys house
8
Which sentence best describes this- use a colon to show time.
8:o'clock
11:00
12:234
730:pm
9
You use a semicolon to avoid confusion in a confusing list- which best describes this?
I traveled to Paris, KY; Mobile, AL; and Miami, FL.
I like; to run; and swim.
At the store, I got eggs; milk; and butter.
Denver; Colorado; is the best city ever.
10
What are the FANBOYS?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
from, an, not, by, on, yes, soon
None of them
for, at, nor, buy, on, yet, so
11
What would your sentence look like if you connected 2 sentences with a semicolon?
sentence + ; + transition + , + sentence
sentence + transition + sentence
sentence + ; + sentence + transition
sentence + no transition + , + sentence
12
What is correct for this apostrophe use?
Charlie' and Georges yard
Janice's and David's dog
Roys and Toms home's
Rony and Mitchell's reunion
13
Which sentence best describes this- use a colon to set off a citation.
The doctor saw my weight: "Tom, you gained 14 pounds."
I only drink: "water"
"I like to eat apples": said me.
John told me: "You are nice."
14
Which apostrophe use is correct?
peoples crackers
frog's flie's
goose's chips
children coat's
15
Which would be a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?
Plants are important to many things I like plants.
I eat salad for lunch everyday; I also like fries.
I like soup, soup is good.
Maddie swims every day after school- I hope she likes it.
16
Which best describes this- use a semicolon to connect 2 related sentences.
I ate; popcorn and cheese.
Granny still rides her motorcycle; her dog also rides along.
John likes; Mary likes.
I want a dog; yay!
17
Which compound use of an apostrophe is correct?
my mother-in-law's table
my twelve-year's-old pets
my two's-year's-old's toys
my sister-in-laws dog's
18
What correct apostrophe use is this?
it is = its
he will = hel'l
cannot = cant'not
it is = it's

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