when semicolons are used
What punctuation mark can connect to closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction?
a semicolon
What does DWTS stand for?
Dancing with the stars
I love watching dancing with the stars the costumes are always amazing.
I love watching dancing with the stars; the costumes are always amazing.
Which dancing with the stars celebrity was partnered with Val last season?
Alix Earl
What punctuation mark looks like this;
A semicolon
True or false
A semicolon can normally be placed between a dependent clause and an independent clause.
false
What type of competition is dancing with the stars?
A dance competition
Is this sentence correct?
The dancer was nervous; but she reformed beautifully.
No, it is not correct because a semicolon is not used before a fanboys.
Who is married to the dancing with the stars pro Daniella Karagotch?
Pasha Pashkov
Can a semicolon replace a period between to independent clauses?
Yes, it can connect closely related independent clauses
Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation
The dancers to practice for hours______ their performance was finally ready.
The dancers practice for hours; their performance was finally ready.
What is the name of the extra dancers the dancing with the stars show has? (HINT not the pros)
The Troupe
Fix the punctuation
The music started the dancers rushed to the floor.
The music started; the dancers rushed to the floor
Who is dancing with the stars pro, Sharna Burnes paired with this season?
Tyler Camron
Find the mistake
The dancer practiced every day; and her hard work paid off.
The semicolon should be removed because and is already connecting the classes.
What must both sides of a sentence be to use a semicolon?
They both must be independent clauses.
What are the names of all of the judges?
Carrie Ann, Derek Hough, and Bruno.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
1) The dance was difficult; the couple performed it flawlessly.
2) The dance was difficult, the couple performed it flawlessly.
3) The dance; was difficult, and the couple performed it fall asleep.
4) The dance was difficult; because the choreography was complicated.
2) The dance was difficult; the couple performed it flawlessly
Who is Dancing with the Stars Judge, Derek Hough’s sibling?
Julianne Hough
Do you need a coordinating conjunctions such as and, but, or so after a semicolon?
No, a semicolon can connect to independent classes without a coordinating conjunction.
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly
1) The dancers practiced all night; because the competition was tomorrow.
2) The dancers practiced all night; they want to be ready for the competition.
3) The dancers; practiced all night before the competition.
4) Because the dancers practiced; they were ready.
2) The dancers practiced all night; they wanted to be ready for competition.
How many weeks of dancing with the stars are there?
There are 10 to 11 weeks
(either answer is fine)
Explain why the semicolon is used correctly.
The choreography was complicated; the dancers performed it flawlessly.
It’s correct because they are both independent clauses and they are both closely related ideas.
(double points if they get both but only one per each)
Name 2 dancing with the stars pros that are married couples. (You can’t say Daniella and Pasha)
Jenna and Val,
Emma and Alan,
Or Emma and Sasha
Which sentence is used correctly?
A) The judges love the routine; because it was creative.
B) The dancers missed one step; however, they recovered quickly.
C) The dancers practice; and perform performed on Saturday.
D) After rehearsal; the dancers went home.
A) The judges love the routine; because it was creative.