Where does the semicolon belong?
Richard likes cake Susan likes salad.
After 'cake,' before 'Susan.'
Richard likes cake; Susan likes salad.
100
Eat oranges throughout the journey; you may catch scurvy
TRUE
100
Where does it belong?
It seems that the economy is slowing down consequently, Congress needs to lower taxes to get the economy going.
before 'consequently,' after down.
It seems that the economy is slowing down; consequently, Congress needs to lower taxes to get the economy going.
100
Jana is on the swim team; she practices at the public pool.
TRUE
200
Where does the semicolon belong?
Bill was going bald his hair was falling out.
After 'bald,' before 'his.'
Bill was going bald; his hair was falling out.
200
The sunny days in Florida; however, gave me a bad sunburn.
FALSE.
A semicolon cannot be used in a sentence with a conjunction,such as "however."
200
Can these sentences be combined by using a semicolon?
Jorge is taking biology this semester. Phil lost his books.
No. They are completely unrelated.
200
The titles that medical paraprofessionals are given may differ; the complexity of their duties is the same, however
TRUE
300
Where does the semicolon belong?
I didn’t see the step I’ve now got a bandage on my head.
After 'step' before 'I've.'
I didn’t see the step; I’ve now got a bandage on my head.
300
Margaret loves hot chocolate; Joshua loves iced tea.
TRUE.
300
The meeting has been rescheduled for 4 o'clock this reflects the director's new agenda.
after "o;clock" before "this"
The meeting has been rescheduled for 4 o'clock; this reflects the director's new agenda.
300
The conference speakers were Jane Doe, president of Cyberpro Corporation; Jim Smith, superintendent of Richfield School District One; and John Doe, president of Southland Technical College.
TRUE
400
The manager did not approve the plan; but he suggested several changes.
FALSE
The word "but" is used, therefore a semicolon is not needed.
400
Where does the semicolon go?
No one was seriously hurt in the accident one man suffered a broken finger.
No one was seriously hurt in the accident; one man suffered a broken finger.
400
John has a serious problem; although we hope to help him, there is no certainty that he will do his part in the effort.
TRUE
500
TRUE OR FALSE
Margaret loves hot chocolate; Joshua loves iced tea.
TRUE
500
The upperclassmen are permitted off-campus lunch; however the underclassmen must remain on campus
FALSE
However is being used therefore a semicolon would not be needed.
500
In matters of style, swim with the current in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
After 'current' before 'in'
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
500
America has much to accomplish; more than we realize
FALSE
The phrase after the semicolon is not an independent clause