Usage Rules
Common Mistakes
Examples of Correct Usage
Correct My Mistake!
100
The number of clauses linked by a semi-colon.
What is "2"
100
"I have a very short lunch break; I am taking an hour to eat."
What is there is no obvious connection between the clauses?
100
Georgia is going home; she wants to stay there.
What is links 2 independent clauses?
100
I'm going hunting; and I intend to catch a tortoise.
What is "I'm going hunting; I intend to catch a tortoise."
200
The types of clauses that are linked by a semi-colon.
What are independent clauses?
200
"I have a short lunch break, I am going to take an hour to eat."
What is comma splice?
200
Georgia is going home; moreover, she wants to stay there.
What is linking word?
200
I'm going hunting, therefore, I intend to catch a tortoise.
What is "I'm going hunting; therefore, I intend to catch a tortoise."
300
This is one of the linking words used with a semicolon.
What is however, moreover, therefore, consequently, otherwise, nevertheless, thus, or also?
300
I am going to eat; there is some food in the fridge.
What is two independent clauses linked?
300
Mix flour; sugar; water; and eggs.
What is should be commas?
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