Sentence Structures
This punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction
What is a semicolon?
She loves reading mystery novels, she enjoys the suspense.
True or False: A semicolon can be used to replace a comma in a list if the list items contain commas
What is true
Choose the correct option: "I was tired; _____ I couldn't sleep
What is however?
In the sentence "She loves music; he prefers movies, "what is the purpose of the semicolon?
What is to join two closely related independent clauses?
What are the FANBOYS?
What is for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so?
What is "The proposal was well-received; however, some revisions were suggested
True or False: A semicolon can be used to join an independent clause with a dependent clause
What is false?
Choose the correct option: She didn't finish fer homework;_______ she failed the class
What is therefore
Also, morever, furthermore, and thus are all examples of what?
What are Conjunctive adverbs
A clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence.
What is an Independent Clause
What is She wanted to buy a new car, but she didn't have enough money, so she decided to save up for a few months.
True or False: "She likes to read; novels, short stories, and poetry.
Choose the correct option: He loves to travel;______ unfortunately, he can't afford it right now
What is unfortunately
If semi-colons are the third used punctuation mark in grammar, what are the top two?
Which one is correct?
Members of the band tool are Maynard singer, Dany drummer, Adam, guitarist, and Justin bassist
Members of the band tool are Maynard, singer; Danny, drummer; Adam, guitarist; and Justin bassist.
What is Members of the band tool are Maynard, singer; Danny, drummer; Adam, guitarist; and Justin bassist.
Is this correct: George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; and Orwell's decision to shoot this elephant
What is the semicolon is incorrect
True or False: A semicolon should always be followed by a lowercase letter
What is true (except when the following word is a proper noun
Choose the correct option: "They wanted to buy a new car; _____ they decided to save money instead."
What is "however"?
Can a semicolon be used to separate items in a list where the items themselves contain commas?
What is "Yes"
This type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and must be connected to an independent clause.
What is a dependent clause?
Insert the semicolon correctly: "We have two options stay here or go home."
What rule was this on the slide show??
Rule 2
We have two options; stay here or go home
When connecting two independent clauses, this must be true of the clauses?
What is they must be closely related
Choose the correct option: "I like to play basketball;______ I also enjoy soccer."
What is "in addition"?
In addition to joining independent clauses, semicolons are also used to separate items in a list when the items contain these punctuation marks.
What is a comma?