

Semicolons/Colon: Review for Graded Practice
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English
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9th Grade
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Danielle Barber
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5 Slides • 13 Questions
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By Danielle Barber
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A SEMICOLON can replace a comma and conjunction in a compound sentence as long as they are closely related.
Ms. Barber gives us many opportunities for extra credit; I should take advantage of that.
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Multiple Choice
Where should the semicolon go?
I HAVE A WEAKNESS FOR CANDY SOUR GUMMIES ARE MY FAVORITE.
Gummies,
Candy,
Weakness,
Are,
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Multiple Choice
Where should the semicolon go?
IT IS ALREADY NOON I REALLY NEED TO EAT SOME LUNCH
noon,
some,
need,
already,
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Semicolon are used to separate compound sentences with certain TRANSITIONAL words.
It has to be JOINING, not INTERRUPTING.
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I really want to go to the movies this weekend; HOWEVER, I have a big math project to work on.
INTERRUPTING:
The movie, HOWEVER, doesn't start until late.
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Multiple Choice
Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.
I need to buy a new laptop; however, I can't decide which one to get.
Joining
Interrupting
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Multiple Choice
Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.
The test, however, won't be very difficult.
Joining
Interrupting
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Multiple Choice
Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.
She wanted to do well on her test; however, she didn't have time to study.
Joining
Interrupting
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Multiple Choice
Decide if the underlined word is JOINING or INTERRUPTING.
The sun was shining brightly; therefore, we decide to eat lunch in the park.
Joining
Interrupting
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Use a COLON to introduce a list as long as the list DOES not come after a verb or preposition.
I am interesting in the following: music, drama, and art.
I am interested in music, drama, and art.
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Multiple Choice
Does this sentence need a COLON?
While you're at the story, please buy toothpaste, cotton balls, and dog food.
YES
NO
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Multiple Choice
Does this sentence need a COLON?
Walmart sells everything school supplies, CD's, shoes, and food.
YES
NO
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Multiple Choice
Does this sentence need a COLON?
My three favorite subjects are math, science, and computers.
YES
NO
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Multiple Choice
Does this sentence need a COLON?
These are my three favorite subjects math, science, and computers.
YES
NO
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Multiple Choice
Does this sentence need a COLON?
All students will need the following a pen, a notebook, and a dictionary.
YES
NO
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Multiple Select
Select ALL that apply.
NEVER use a colon after a ___________ and ____________.
subject
verb
adjective
preposition
conjunction
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Poll
Rate your understanding of SEMICOLONS and COLONS. 5 is highest.
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