Grammar: Commas and Semicolon

Commas and Semicolons

Click on the link below to watch the video about commas and semicolons to expand the explanation given in class.

Semicolons (practice quiz)

Directions: Use a semicolon in the appropriate place to combine the following independent clauses.

1) I want to wear the red shirt my favorite color is red.

2) Janie easily got an A on the test she studies very hard.

3) I hope I get a lot of presents today is my birthday.

4) The war is imminent the armies are ready.

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Here is a list of common conjunctive adverbs:

Directions: Use a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to combine the following independent clauses.

1) I am really tired ____________ I cannot get to sleep.

2) I am wearing a sweater and a jacket ____________ I am cold.

3) Our mission seemed impossible ____________ we tried our best to accomplish it.

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Directions: Use a semicolon in the appropriate place to separate items in a list in the following sentences.

1) The store will be closed on the following days: Thursday, Dec. 24th Friday, Dec. 25th Saturday, Dec. 26th and Sunday Dec. 27th .

2) The company hired three new employees: Robert, who was 42 years old Juan, who was 28 years old and Dana, who was 24 years old.

Interlingua HN by Rubén Estrada