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Colons vs. Semi-Colons

Stephanie Constantino 10 Fragen

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1Which of the following is a colon?
1. A:
2. B;
3. C()
4. D<
2Which of the following is a semi-colon?
1. A:
2. B;
3. C"
4. D>
3A colon is used to introduce a subject or list.
1. ARichtig
2. BFalsch
4A semi-colon can NOT be used to separate two independent clauses.
1. ARichtig
2. BFalsch
5When using a semi-colon to separate two independent clauses, the topics of the clauses MUST be related to each other.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
6Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

We will bring the following to the picnic __ sandwiches, chips, and lemonade.
1. A:
2. B;
7Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

I was going to be working at my dream job __ a veterinarian.
1. A:
2. B;
8Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation.

We wanted to visit the aquarium __ we'd heard that there was a new dolphin exhibit opening.
1. A:
2. B;
9Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation.

Music is so relaxing __ I listen to it while trying to sleep.
1. A:
2. B;
10Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation.

She'd accomplish her goal __ winning the election.
1. A:
2. B;

Beschreibung: Students will identify the correct usage of colons and semi-colons in sentences.
Autor: Stephanie Constantino
Sprache: English
Aufrufe: 102
Schlagwörter: colon semicolon semi colons usage punctation 8
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