Semicolons and Colons
":" is a...
Colon
BONUS: Tell me what the benefits are of using these two punctuation marks in your writing. *
It makes your writing feel more proper and well done
";" is a... *
Semicolon
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Although reading is always fun; I like graphic novels the best. *
Incorrect
Match the symbol or statement to the correct term: Can be used with a conjunctive adverb and a comma to join two sentences *
Semicolon
Write an original sentence that correctly uses a SEMICOLON. *
We had messed up too many times; we lost the game
Write an original sentence that correctly uses a COLON. *
We knew who would win the game: the green team
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? I wanted to eat donuts; so I went to Krispy Kreme. *
Incorrect
Match the symbol or statement to the correct term: Can help divide long lists and prevent comma confusion * 1/1
Semicolon
Match the symbol or statement to the correct term: Can help divide a list of cities *
Semicolon
Match the symbol or statement to the correct term: Can add a list, word, or short phrase to the end of an already-complete sentence *
Colon
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? I'm going to my favorite place in the whole world: Disney. *
Correct
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Llamas are cute, but they sometimes have an attitude and spit. *
Correct
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Ms. Garcia's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving; Brutus is obsessed with Christmas. *
Correct
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Ohio State is a well-respected university: it is known for medicine, business, and education. *
Correct
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? The new Star Wars movie should be awesome; therefore, I'm going to see it at midnight. *
Correct
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? I went to the store and bought: green eggs and ham. *
Incorrect
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Movie theater popcorn is delicious: I bought the new iPad today. *
Incorrect
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT? Our new debate unit is fun; because we can write about any topic.
Incorrect
Match the symbol or statement to the correct term: Can join 2 sentences that are somewhat related (has fewer restrictions on when it can be used) *
Semicolon
Match the symbol or statement to the correct term: Mostly adds bonus words to ends of sentences, but it can join 2 clauses in limited circumstances *
colon