Semicolons
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English
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8th - 9th Grade
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Katherine Rodgers
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Bellwork- What do you know about semicolons? When do you use them?
by Katherine Rodgers
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Semicolons are used to join two related independent clauses in place of a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
Reminder- If you use a semicolon, you do not have to capitalize the beginning of the second sentence.
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You can only use a semicolon between two related independent clauses.
This means that both sides of the semicolon have to be complete sentences.
It will not have a fragment on either side.
Example:
My dog Oreo loves snacks; he is a chunky boy.
NonExample
My dog Oreo loves snacks; especially jerky.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence could you correctly use a semicolon in the blank?
Joan likes eggs__he eats them every morning for breakfast.
The cat slept through the storm__under the bed.
Charmed__ it is my favorite tv show of all time.
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You can use a semicolon to seperate items in a list if they have other punctuation. (for example-city, state)
For example-
As far as travel through the United States, I've visited Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco, California.
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Multiple Choice
Where would you place semicolons to correctly replace the listing commas in the sentence below?
You can order a sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese ham, egg, tomato, and cheese or tomato, lettuce, and avocado.
You can order_1_a sandwich with_2_bacon, egg, and cheese_3_ham, egg, tomato, and cheese_4_or_5_tomato, lettuce, and avocado.
1 and 4
2 and 5
3 and 4
1 and 5
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You can also use a semicolon to join two related, or similar, sentences when using a conjunctive adverb.
Example
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
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Fill in the Blanks
Punctuate the sentence below with semicolons or commas:
I know you don't like broccoli nevertheless it is very good for you.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a semicolon rule?
You can only use a semicolon between two related independent clauses.
You can also use a semicolon to join two related, or similar, sentences when using a conjunctive adverb.
You can use a semicolon to seperate items in a list if they have other punctuation.
You can only use a semicolon to connect one independent clause and one dependent.
Bellwork- What do you know about semicolons? When do you use them?
by Katherine Rodgers
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