Semicolons!
The semicolon is placed before the _________ and after the _________.
(YOU MAY ALSO REPLACE A PUNCTUATION MARK)
Reena likes to play volleyball during recess, Maya also likes to play volleyball, and Reena wants to play with her.
What is "before the "Maya" and after the "recess""?
An Example of an independent clause.
MUST INCLUDE SUBJECT, VERB AND IS A COMPLETE THOUGHT.
(FOR FAB AND KIAN TO DECIDE)
This is the topic of our presentation.
What is a semicolon?
An example of a dependent clause.
MUST HAVE A SUBJECT, A VERB BUT IS NOT A COMPLETE THOUGHT.
(FOR FAB AND KIAN TO DECIDE).
The semicolon is placed before the _________ and after the _________.
(YOU MAY ALSO REPLACE A PUNCTUATION MARK)
Jason is in the math club. Although, he wasn't there this week.
What is "before the "although" and after the "club"".
This is the definition of a Comma-Splice.
What is using a comma to connect 2 independent clauses which should be connected by a semicolon?
This is where Aldus Manutius was from.
What is Italy?
Until the __________ era, the semicolons had no defined use.
What is "modern"?
This is what an independent clause has that a dependent clause doesn't.
What is a complete thought?
Name the transitional word(s) or phrase(s) BELOW.
While Saheb is good at basketball, Micheal Jordan is; obviously, better.
What is "While & Obviously"?
These three things make up an independent clause.
What is a subject, verb and a complete thought?
An example of when a semicolon acts like a "super-comma". (DON'T FORGET TO ADD EXAMPLE)
What is "to join linked items in a list"(Objects locations names)
(EXAMPLE FOR FAB AND KIAN TO DECIDE)
An example of a conjunctive adverb is this.
What is (ONE OF THE BELOW)
accordingly, furthermore, moreover, similarly, also, hence, namely, still, anyway, however, nevertheless, then, besides, incidentally, next, thereafter, certainly, indeed, nonetheless, therefore, consequently, instead, now, thus, finally, likewise, otherwise, undoubtedly, further, meanwhile.
This is what semicolons can prevent in our writing.
What are run-on sentences?
A semicolon should be used ______ to a conjunctive adverb.
What is "prior"?
This is when the semicolons was invented.
What is "1494"?
A semicolon joins two of these related topics but then splits them into different sentences.
What are independent clauses?
A run-on sentence is when two or more ______________ are joined without proper punctuation.
What is an independent clause?
This can cause grammatical errors when using semicolons.
What is "to overuse it"?
Two (Of Five) things that a transitional word/phrase can add to text.
What is (NAME TWO STATED BELOW)
(1) Comparison
(2) Time
(3) Emphasis
(4) Contrast/Exception/Concession (One Of Three)
(5) Summary/Conclusion
A written paragraph using three independent clauses, one transitional word or phrase, and one conjunctive adverb. The paragraph must be three sentences with two semicolons used.
Must finish within the time limit. If multiple teams complete this task, continue to reduce time by 25% each turn.
You will have 1 minute to complete this task. BEGIN!!
Congratulations the the winner!