Chapter Exercises
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In what instance should you use a semicolon?
between clauses and phrases
between dependent clauses
between independent clauses
in place of a comma
In what instance should you use a semicolon?
between a clause and a phrase
to separate a series of items in which one or more items contain commas
between an independent clause and a phrase
between an independent clause and a dependent clause
In what instance would a semicolon be unnecessary?
between items in a series in which one or more items contains a comma
between unequal parts of a sentence
between two independent clauses
between long items in a series
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Please correct the sentence below, adding punctuation and changing words as needed. I went to the store with a list of stuff to buy; milk, pop, snacks for the Steelers game, and napkins.
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Please correct the sentence below, adding punctuation and changing words as needed. She enjoys reading twentieth-century classics like books by James Joyce, Willa Cather, and Virginia Woolf, popular novels like the Helen Fielding novel that was made into a movie, and poetry like that written by T. S. Eliot, H. D., and Mina Loy.
Which one of the following statements is
not
correct?
Use semicolons to separate two closely related independent clauses.
Use semicolons to separate the indirect object from the direct object.
Use semicolons to join two independent clauses that are connected by such words as
however
,
therefore
, and
furthermore
.
Use semicolons to separate items in a series when commas are already part of the list.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
She didn't slow down; the yield sign was covered with brush.
Harley packed; extra towels, film, and some snacks.
The painting was very old; it sold for the most money at the auction.
I fell off the dirt bike four times today; nevertheless, I kept trying.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
The gorilla became violent; she was protecting her young.
I don't like chocolate; in fact, I don't like sweets.
It's going to rain today; therefore, you should bring your umbrella.
We only have one hour to make the dip, finish the soup, which needs to chill, and get dressed.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
I need to borrow your computer; my hard drive crashed last night.
We didn't know we were spending the night; consequently; we forgot a change of clothes.
There are gardenias in the front; lilacs in the back; and tulips, roses, and daffodils along the side of the house.
I enjoyed the movie; however, the first twenty minutes were a little slow.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
We have a dog named Rosie; a cat named Spider; and three fish named Manny, Moe, and Jack.
Pass the butter; these potatoes are pretty dry.
I didn't appreciate your sarcasm; moreover, I didn't understand why you were making such a fool of yourself.
Adrienne lost her wallet last night; so she spent five hours this morning calling her credit card companies.
In which of the following sentences is the semicolon used
incorrectly
?
Dora the Explorer is my niece's favorite program, so she watches it every morning.
Dora the Explorer
is my niece's favorite; program she watches it every morning.
Dora the Explorer is my niece's favorite program; therefore, she watches it every day.
Dora the Explorer is my niece's favorite program; she watches it every morning.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
When I go on a long road trip, I pack my CDs; a few bottles of water; and sunflower seeds.
For the party, we bought three kinds of soda; bags of potato and corn chips; and Tin Roof Sundae, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Fudge Tracks ice cream.
I really wanted to go to Washington with my friends; however, I stayed home to work because I needed the money.
I want to go shopping tomorrow; the shoe store downtown is having a sale this week.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
A limb from the old oak tree fell on the power lines in the storm; consequently, the electricity was out for over twenty-four hours.
Ali and her sister Monica left for Chicago to visit April; and they asked me to feed their cats while they were gone.
Amanda is starting college; she went to the Freshman Orientation yesterday.
Billy called all of his friends over the holidays; he called his college friends; his work friends; and his church, school, and scouting friends from his home town.
Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
The star player was injured our chances of winning vanished.
semicolon
colon
Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
My car is broken therefore, I have to ride the bus this week.
semicolon
colon
Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
The musicians performed in Detroit, Michigan Cleveland, Ohio and Shreveport, Louisiana.
semicolon
colon
Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
The debate team wasn't very good nevertheless, the members were always motivated.
semicolon
colon
Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
My first Thanksgiving dinner was a disaster the turkey was dry, the potatoes were runny, and the rolls were burned.
semicolon
colon
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
She didn't slow down; the yield sign was covered with brush.
Harley packed; extra towels, film, and some snacks.
The painting was very old; it sold for the most money at the auction.
I fell off the dirt bike four times today; nevertheless, I kept trying.
Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons
incorrectly
?
The gorilla became violent; she was protecting her young.
I don't like chocolate; in fact, I don't like sweets.
It's going to rain today; therefore, you should bring your umbrella.
We only have one hour to make the dip, finish the soup, which needs to chill, and get dressed.
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