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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.see;her;huge;coming; - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich is rule #1 of a semicolon?Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses.Use a semicolon to separate information.Use a semicolon to show a long pause in a sentence.Use a semicolon to join two different independent clauses that have nothing in common.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: A semicolon is used more than a comma.TrueFalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMy sister has hairy knuckles; she likes to comb them when she's bored.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 5. Multiple ChoiceMr. Wilson's dog barks all night long; I hope it gets ran over.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 6. Multiple ChoiceI am extremely hungry; so my stomach is growling.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAmerican Horror Story is a popular television show; a show that my parents won't let me watch because of all the mature content.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOn most days, I am happy to be at school learning and growing; This is not true on days when I am struggling.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 9. Multiple ChoiceBefore I go to bed, I always brush my teeth; it's a shame my breath still smells horrible.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 10. Multiple ChoiceI have to take out the trash; when I get home from school.correct use of a semicolonincorrect use of a semicolon
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMagenta is a bright, purplish pink color;it is a popular choice for nail polish and lipstick.we flew threw the air at 100 miles per hour.she sat in her chair and cried.why did I get married?
- 12. Multiple ChoiceI adore Ashley;therefore, I will never disrespect her.consequently, we will be stuck in LA for two weeks.meanwhile, Keith is rummaging through the fridge for snacks.also, this hurricane season has been a busy one.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAfter leaving _________ the people on the new committee went down to the coffee shop for a short spirited discussion of next week's agenda.commasemicolonno punctuationperiod
- 14. Multiple ChoiceJuanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.commasemicolonno punctuationcolon
- 15. Multiple ChoiceI chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!commasemicolonno punctuationperiod
- 16. Multiple ChoiceFitzgerald writes _____ "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument..." (35).commasemicolonno punctuationperiod
- 17. Multiple ChoiceStanding on the corner of Main Street ________ the Santa Claus rang his bell and collected money for the needy.commasemicolonno punctuationperiod
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the reason for the following comma?
She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly.separates two independent clauses with FANBOYSSeparates a dependent from an independent clauseseparates items in a listthat comma is NOT needed - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the reason for the following semicolon?
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.separates two independent clausesseparates a dependent from an independent clauseseparates independent clauses that already contain too many commasthat semicolon is NOT needed - 20. Multiple ChoiceAlthough he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.NO CHANGEAlthough he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.Although he works hard math is difficult for JaredAlthough he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.see;her;huge;coming; - 22. Multiple ChoiceThis weekend, we watched a movie it was amazingSemicolon after movieSemicolon after watchedComma after movieComma after watched
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWe went to the pumpkin patch yesterday I picked out an eight lb pumpkinSemicolon after patchSemicolon after yesterdayComma after patchComma after yesterday
- 24. Multiple ChoiceI can't wait to go swimming this weekend next weekend let's go hiking.Semicolon after weekendComma after weekendNothing is neededBoth are needed
- 25. Multiple ChoiceChange this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
Gayle likes meatloaf, but she likes shrimp better.Gayle likes meatloaf; but she likes shrimp better.Gayle likes meatloaf; she likes shrimp better.Gayle likes meatloaf but she likes shrimp better. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags