Semi-Colons
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Michelle Watkins
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Semi-Colons
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Semi-Colons
A semi-colon can sometimes be used to replace a full stop. It links two complete sentences and turns them into one. A semi-colon can sometimes be used to replace a full stop. It links two complete sentences and turns them into one.
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Here's How
Two complete sentences are being connected with a semi-colon. The sentences should be about the same topic/information.
The door swung open; a masked figure strode in.;
He never took any exercise; consequently, he became very fat.
She was very tired; she had worked late the night before.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly?
John opened the; drawer it was empty.
John opened the drawer; it was empty.
John opened the drawer it was empty;
John opened the drawer, and it was empty.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly?
The wedding invitations have all been; sent out two hundred guests are expected.
The wedding invitations have all been sent out two; hundred guests are expected.
The wedding invitations have all been sent out; two hundred guests are expected.
The wedding invitations; have all been sent out two hundred guests are expected.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly?
Tom was very clever and worked hard; he deserved to pass all his tests.
Tom was very clever and worked hard he; deserved to pass all his tests.
Tom was very clever and worked hard, and he deserved to pass all his tests.
Tom was very clever and worked hard he deserved to pass all his tests;
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses semi-colons correctly?
Sally’s birthday; is in November John’s is in September.
Sally’s birthday is in November, and John’s is in September.
Sally’s birthday; is in November, John’s is in September.
Sally’s birthday is in November; John’s is in September.
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