Grammar: Commas and Semicolon

Commas and Semicolons

Resultado de imagen para semicolon cartoon

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3qzXNf4noE

Here is another video to reinforce the learning of semicolons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXaAVc3PQKQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqR_0RRIfwA

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.

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