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