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Colon, Semicolon....and Dash away!
100
an empty or unfilled space?
Void
100
to turn bottom side up, upset?
Capsize
100
True or false? Dashes can act as interrupters
TRUE!
100
waiting to be settled?
Pending
100
True or False? Semicolons are used to link 2 independent clauses
TRUE!
200
one who flees or runs away?
Fugitive
200
to become or make less?
Decrease
200
the force or speed with which something moves?
Momentum
200
Unnamed?
Anonymous
200
Using a colon, is this sentence correct? Here is what I want: Butter, sugar and bread.
NOPE!
300
The villain in the play tried to _________________ the hero out his money.
Dupe
300
The tiger was getting ready to ______________ its victim until the zookeeper intervened.
Maul
300
Although the news reports international situations, they also report ____________________ affairs about our country.
Domestic
300
Easily taught, led or managed; obedient?
Docile
300
Using a semicolon, is this sentence correct? I have one goal; to find her.
NOPE!
400
The noise coming from the classroom sounded more like a ___________________ than a debate.
Brawl
400
The dog's bite made the child _________________ in pain.
Wince
400
True or False? You capitalize ordinary words after a semicolon.
FALSE!
400
My aunt's interests changes with the weather, showing she is a truly ______________________person.
Fickle
400
Using a semicolon, is this sentence correct? I am here; you are there.
YEP!
500
The critics saw a _______________________ of the new movie.
preview
500
Children who dislike green vegetables often _____________________ spinach.
Detest
500
The generals agreed to __________________their forces for the invasion. (combine)
Consolidate
500
For my sister, who is always late, being early for an appoint would constitute an _________________ situation.
Abnormal
500
Using a dash, is this sentence correct? I pay all the bills --- she has all the fun.
YEP!