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Colons vs. Semi-Colons
Description
Students will identify the correct usage of colons and semi-colons in sentences.
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colon
semicolon
semi
colons
usage
punctation
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Stephanie Constantino
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Stephanie Constantino
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Question 1
Question
Which of the following is a colon?
Answer
:
;
()
<
Question 2
Question
Which of the following is a semi-colon?
Answer
:
;
"
>
Question 3
Question
A colon is used to introduce a subject or list.
Answer
True
False
Question 4
Question
A semi-colon can NOT be used to separate two independent clauses.
Answer
True
False
Question 5
Question
When using a semi-colon to separate two independent clauses, the topics of the clauses MUST be related to each other.
Answer
True
False
Question 6
Question
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: We will bring the following to the picnic __ sandwiches, chips, and lemonade.
Answer
:
;
Question 7
Question
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: I was going to be working at my dream job __ a veterinarian.
Answer
:
;
Question 8
Question
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation. We wanted to visit the aquarium __ we'd heard that there was a new dolphin exhibit opening.
Answer
:
;
Question 9
Question
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation. Music is so relaxing __ I listen to it while trying to sleep.
Answer
:
;
Question 10
Question
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation. She'd accomplish her goal __ winning the election.
Answer
:
;
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