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What does a semicolon most often join?
Two independent clauses
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I like pizza; it tastes good.
I like pizza; because it tastes good.
I like pizza it tastes; good.
When should you NOT use a semicolon?
To join an independent clause with a dependent clause.
What is one appropriate use of a semicolon besides joining independent clauses?
To separate items in a list that already includes commas.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I studied hard; so, I passed the test.
I studied hard; I passed the test.
I studied hard and I passed the test;
True or False: A semicolon can be used after a dependent clause.
True
False
Fix the sentence using a semicolon: George loves to use his compass when he travels he has been to Italy, Spain, and Germany.
George loves to use his compass when he travels; he has been to Italy, Spain, and Germany.
What does a colon most often introduce?
A list or explanation that follows an independent clause.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
I need to buy three things; milk, eggs, and bread.
I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.
I need to buy three things: milk, eggs, and bread.
When should you NOT use a colon?
After a dependent clause.
True or False: A colon can join two related independent clauses.
False
True
Which is the correct version using a colon for a list?
A cake needs to have three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eg
A cake needs to have: flour, sugar, and eggs.
A cake needs to have three ingredients; flour, sugar, and eg
Fix the sentence using a colon: I went to the store I needed to buy three things milk, water, and butter.
I went to the store; I needed to buy three things milk, water, and butter.
What type of clause must come before a colon?
An independent clause.
Which sentence incorrectly uses a colon?
A cake needs to have three things: flour, sugar, and eggs.
A cake needs to have: flour, sugar, and eggs.
Fill in the blank: Use a semicolon to join two ______ clauses.
Independent
