Colons and Semicolons
When should you use a colon in a sentence?
to introduce a list, quotation, or explanation following an independent clause (complete sentence)
What is the main purpose of conjunctions in a sentence?
To connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Which verb form is correct? “Everyone (is/are) going to the party.”
is
Which of the following is a preposition? (on, happy, quickly, run or Nicolas?)
on
True or False: A semicolon can be used to join two closely related independent clauses.
True
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb: and, but, however, or or?
However
Choose the correct verb: “None of the students (has/have) completed the assignment.”
have
True or False: "In the morning" is a prepositional phrase.
True
Which of the following sentences is correct?
True or False: Conjunctive adverbs can join independent clauses with a semicolon.
True
Fill in the blank: “Some of the water (was/were) spilled.”
was
What is the main difference between a colon and a semicolon when used in lists?
A colon introduces a list after an independent clause, while a semicolon separates complex list items, especially if they contain commas.
Fill in the blank: "He was tired; ______, he kept working." (Choose: and, therefore, yet)
yet
Which verb form is correct? “Either of the options (works/work) for me.”
work
Which of these sentences uses a prepositional phrase?
A) She walked to the park.
B) She walked quickly.
C) She is tall.
A)
Make a sentence with a semicolon
Nice!!!!
True or False: Conjunctions can only connect clauses, not single words.
False
Fill in the blank: “Both of the dogs (is/are) sleeping.”
are
True or False: A prepositional phrase can only contain a preposition and a noun.
False