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True or False: A semicolon can be used to join two complete sentences that are closely related.
True — it links two independent clauses without using and or but.
True or False: A colon can introduce a list.
True — use it after a complete sentence: She packed: snacks, water, and sunscreen.
I have two favorite colors blue and green.
I have two favorite colors: blue and green.
I only needed one thing ___ sleep.
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I brought my lunch, it has a sandwich and an apple.
I brought my lunch; it has a sandwich and an apple.
True or False: You should always use a semicolon before a coordinating conjunction like and or but.
False — commas, not semicolons, come before coordinating conjunctions.
True or False: A colon should come after a verb every time you introduce examples.
False — don’t use it if the sentence doesn’t form a complete thought before the colon.
I was tired I went to bed early.
I was tired; I went to bed early.
The sun was setting ___ the sky turned pink and gold.
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My backpack contains: books, pencils, and my laptop.
My backpack contains books, pencils, and my laptop.
True or False: A semicolon can be used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.
True — it helps avoid confusion in complex lists.
True or False: A colon can introduce a quotation.
True — example: He had one rule: “Always tell the truth.”
Bring the following items a notebook, a pencil, and your ID card.
Bring the following items: a notebook, a pencil, and your ID card.
Please bring ___ a jacket, gloves, and a hat.
Nothing
She wanted to go to the movies however her friend had other plans.
She wanted to go to the movies; however, her friend had other plans.
True or False: You can replace every comma in a sentence with a semicolon and still be grammatically correct.
False — semicolons only work between complete thoughts or in complex lists
True or False: Colons can join two independent clauses if the second explains or expands on the first.
True — example: She knew what she had to do: finish the job.
He wanted to help however he didn’t know what to do.
He wanted to help; however, he didn’t know what to do.
She made a promise ___ she would never give up.
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I have one main goal to graduate with honors.
I have one main goal: to graduate with honors.
True or False: When using a conjunctive adverb like however or therefore to join two independent clauses, a semicolon is needed before it.
True — example: I wanted to go; however, it started raining.
True or False: You can use a colon right after a preposition or conjunction.
False — never place a colon directly after for, because, or such as.
There’s one thing you should always remember be kind.
There’s one thing you should always remember: be kind.
I have one goal ___ to win the race ___ I’ve trained all year for this.
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We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain.
We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.