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Colons vs. Semicolons
Colons vs. Semicolons
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True or False: Semicolons should always be used with conjunctions ?
True
False
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Why are semicolons so hard to use?
People place them incorrectly.
They aren't.
People get them mixed up with colons.
People just don't use them.
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What is the purpose of these semicolons?
To list out items
To point out certain clauses
To separate closely related independent clause
To indicate a pause between sentences
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An example of a semicolon would be
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, so I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight
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A comma has a longer pause than a semicolon.
True
False
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When do you use a semicolon?
To combine two independent clauses
To combine two indepandent causes
Two combine two paragraphs
To combine two dependent clauses
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This is called a Semicolon
False
True
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What would you use in the following: My list includes the following__
Period
Comma
Semicolon
Colon
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How do you properly use a semicolon?
Used to link 2 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 3 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 5 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 4 independent clauses that are closely related
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A colon is used in...
a sentence to introduce that something follows a sentence
a sentence to end something following a sentence
a paragraph to conclude something is happening
when something is being separated
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What is the purpose of a semicolon
It's pretty
You're a rebel
To sperate sentences because you're too lazy for a period
To separate major sentences that are not ready for a period
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Semicolons link two related sentences
False
True
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Commas and semicolons can be used interchangeably.
False
True
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True or False: Semicolons can be used as super commas ?
False
True
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What sentence needs a semicolon
Did she fart
Tom likes to eat dirt his friend likes to eat flowers
The moon is fake according to scientist
My cat died
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When should a semicolon be used?
When linking two independent clauses that are closely related in thought
When linking a independent clause and a dependent clause
When linking two dependent clauses that are closely related in thought
When linking two independent clauses and two dependent clauses
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a colon is a punctuation mark that ...
shows a pause between 2 parts of a sentence
indicating a pause typically between 2 main clauses
is used to precede a list of items
a useless punctuation mark that we could live without
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People use semicolons just to look smart.
True
False
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What is a semicolon?
?
;
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:
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What symbol is a colon
;
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:
(-)
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What does a colon do?
Introduces sleep
Introduces lists, series, quotations, and explanations
Introduces food
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What do semicolons join together?
Independent Clawses
Two words
Two similies
Independent Clauses
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An example of a colon is...
Matt, Kevin, and Macy are friends
Matt learned Noah is funny
Matt learned something about Noah: he is athletic
Kevin is good at running, jumping, and climbing
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True or False. Colons and Semicolons are the same
False
True
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What are the rules of semicolons?
You can use them in a simple list.
You can only use them if the clause is subordinate.
You can only use them if the clauses are independent.
You can use them in a list where the items are detailed.
