Semicolon
Where does the semicolon go?
This was the heaviest snowfall in years apparently, it broke records going back a hundred years.
after years
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence?
Animals of the desert include camels toads gerbils and insects.
after camels, toads, and gerbils
Where does the colon belong?
Remember to bring the following binoculars, a warm jacket, a hat, and a container with water.
after following
Identify the independent clause:
Although the bus arrived late, we reached our destination on time.
We reached our destination on time
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
With very little money, she left home to spend a day in the city.
With very little money
Where does the semicolon go?
People couldn't get to school or work however, no one complained.
after work
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence?
Cheetahs stalk chase and kill a variety of prey.
after stalk, and chase,
Where does the colon belong?
Some orchids grow only in these countries Costa Rica, Peru, and Brazil.
after countries
Identify the independent clause:
If you adjust the blinds on the windows, you will keep the sun out.
You will keep the sun out
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
To win the state championship, the team practiced day and night.
To win the championship
Where does the semicolon go?
Some people were skiing on Main Street others took sleds down all the hills.
After Street
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence?
We did not know when the dinner would be served what we were having or who would be joining us.
After served, and having,
Is the colon in this sentence used correctly?
Here is the best reason to visit the Air and Space Museum: to see the rocket ships up close
Yes
Identify the independent clause:
Sunlight may hit the paintings, which are valuable and very delicate.
Sunlight may hit the paintings
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Whenever you are ready, we can leave.
Whenever you are ready
Where does the semicolon go?
Some stood in ten-foot drifts covered with snow the trees and cars looked like hills.
After snow
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence?
The swimmers took their marks the ref blew the whistle and the race began.
After marks, and whistle
Is the colon used in the sentence correctly?
Today we learned: black holes, quasars, and pulsars are real objects in the universe.
Incorrect
Identify the independent clause:
When sunlight hits them, most paintings gradually lose their color.
paintings gradually lose their color
Identify the Dependent Clause:
Jonathan decided to take a nap after he worked in the yard for many hours.
after he worked in the yard for many hours
Where does the semicolon go?
The children grew fidgety the parents grew impatient still, the snow kept falling.
after children grew
Semicolon or Comma?
After we eat, we will do the dishes.
Comma
Is the colon used in the sentence correctly?
Attention: Please keep your distance from the railing.
Correct
Even if you have displayed photographs, you should protect them from strong sunlight.
You should protect them from strong sunlight.
Identify the dependent clause:
Many rocky objects enter the earth’s atmosphere, when a meteor shower occurs.
when a meteor shower occurs