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