A semi-colon is what we use to separate 2 independent clauses instead of a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
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Create a sentence with 2 independent clauses and put a semi-colon in the correct spot.
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Is the semi-colon in the correct spot?
I ran quickly across the street; then I ran to the store.
YES :)
100
Place the semi-colon where it belongs:
I went to Disney World I had a cheer competition
I went to Disney World; I had a cheer competition. :)
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Choose a team to compete with.
How many semi-colons are in this sentemce?
Semi-colons are used in sentences; they are so much fun to use; I love semi-colons.
2
200
Use semi colons ________ independent clauses in the same sentence when not joined by FANBOYS.
What goes in the blank?
Between
200
Create a sentence with 3 independent clauses and use one semi-colon and a comma with a FANBOYS.
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What is the main rule for semi-colons?
They go between two independant clause without using commas or FANBOYS
200
Place the semi-colon where it belongs:
The store is where I thought it was I didn't know if I was right or not.
The store is where I thought it was; I didn't know if I was right or not.
200
Chose a team to compete with and pick your amount of points to waiver. Write as many sentences with good syntax and correct usage of semi-colons.
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300
Find the correct spot for the semi-colon.
We went to the MTSU game we had lots of fun.
We went to the MTSU game; we had lots of fun.
300
Create 2 sentences with correct placement of semi-colons.
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300
Write a sentence that has improper usage of semi-colons.
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300
Place the semi-colon where it belongs:
Ashley was being mean to me she was making me mad.
Ashley was being mean to me; she was making me mad. :(
300
Pick a team to compete with. Choose an amount of points waiver. Respond to the question.
Send one team member up to the board. Have them write 3 sentences with correct semi-colon usage.
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400
Is the semi-colon in the correct spot?
John wrote a research paper; he got a 98 on it.
Yes
400
Create 2 sentences with correct placement of semi-colons.
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400
What is the purpose of semi-colons?
Write a sentence that uses it correctly.
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400
Place the semi-colon where it belongs:
The chicken crossed the rode to get to the other side the frog got hit by a motorcycle.
The chicken crossed the rode to get to the other side; the frog got hit by a motorcycle.
400
Pick a team to compete with. Choose an amount of points waiver. Respond to the question.
Send 2 team members up to the board. Have them write a 2 rules of correct semi-colon usage.
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500
Is the semi-colon in the correct spot?
If not, why?
Samantha and Katie are going to a movie tomorrow night; but they don't want it to be sold out.
No.
A FANBOY is used.
500
Write a paragraph that uses one semi-colon in the correct spot AND use at least one of your FANBOYS
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500
Are all of the semi-colons where they belong?
Where do they belong if the aren't in the correct spot?
I went to the game; Even since my room wasn't clean; It was a good game.
No
500
Place the semi-colon where it belongs:
I went to the movies I had a good time.
I went to the movies; I had a good time.
500
Pick a team to compete with. Choose an amount of points waiver. Respond to the question.
Write one rule and a sentence to go along with it.