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
Add the missing punctuation.
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 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 preformed beautifully.
No, it is not correct because a semicolon is not used before a coordinating conjunction.
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 onto the floor.
The music started; the dancers rushed to the floor.
Who is dancing with the stars pro Jenna Johnson paired with this season?
Harry Shum J.R.
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 be on both sides of a sentence to use a semicolon?
There must be independent clauses on both sides.
What are the names of all of the judges?
Carrie Ann Inuba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tunioli
Which sentence is punctuated correctly, the dance was difficult; the couple performed it flawlessly
Hey, the dance was difficult, the couple performed loudly
See the dance; was difficult, and the couple performed it fall asleep
The dance was difficult; because the choreography was complicated
Hey, 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 conjunction 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?
10 to 11 weeks
Explain why the; is correct.
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.
Name 2 dancing with the stars couples. Ex. 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