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Semicolons Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. Come on over let's play video games.
2. A semicolon is used to separate a DEPENDENT clause from an independent clause.
3. Complete the sentence:She had many hobbies ..... painting, cycling, and hiking.
4. A semicolon is used before a conjunctive adverb. Example:Ms. Herman loves vegetables; however, she does not like peas.
5. Many parents are in favor of school uniforms ( ) they feel that the uniforms develop a sense of community among students.
6. Dinner rolls come in many shapes including circles, squares, and triangles.
7. What word does the semicolon go after?I don't like going to the gym in fact, I cancelled my membership.
8. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses?
9. Does this sentence require a semicolon or a comma:Tiny demanded all kinds crazy things from the islanders ..... this troubled them greatly.
10. When connecting with a conjunction, what punctuation is used with the conjunction?
11. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Although it was late, we decided to watch another movie."
12. Which is correctA:She said, "I love my small dog best."B:She said "I love my small dog best."C:She, said, "I love my small dog best."
13. Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:Jay loves wrestling; and Brynne loves writing.
14. I need a new laptop. Because the one I have now keeps crashing.
15. Where should the semicolon go in the sentence below?After the show ended, I went home, I was exhausted.
16. I had too much on my mind last night ..... I couldn't sleep.
17. Words such as "subsequently, " "furthermore, " "in addition, " "however, " and "additionally" are called .....
18. Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:He is so dreamy; beautiful eyes, good skin and a great smile.
19. The writer chooses short, concise sentences to communicate his ideas and this style also communicates tone.
20. What is the correct way to use a semicolon in the following sentence:'She was tired, she decided to take a nap.'
21. What word does the semicolon go after?My mom didn't feel well however, she still came to see my game.
22. TRUE OR FALSE? A semicolon can be used to join a dependent clause to an independent clause.
23. Which option below is not correct?
24. Which answer below is a FANBOY?
25. The car swerved in the lane it hit a tree.
26. Her mother, an artist, held her own show ( ) but her aunt, also an artist, could not attend the exhibit.
27. What is the correct way to use a comma in the following sentence:'After I finish my homework I will go out to play.'
28. Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:There were five doughnuts left this morning, but now there are none.
29. What word does the semicolon go after?You should talk to Jade otherwise, she'll think you're mad at her.
30. I drove to the store and I walked to my neighbor's house.
31. I have so much work to do when I get home but I have to babysit my little brother.
32. In the following sentence where should the comma be placed?Although it was raining we still went for a walk.
33. How would you revise the following sentence:When Kip and LaFawnduh get married; Kip sings her a song about how much he loves technology.
34. The traffic on the freeway was horrible ..... I decided to wait.
35. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics, it was initially developed to explain atoms.
36. What word does the semicolon go after?Bananas are a very popular fruit in fact, they are the most consumed fruit in America!
37. You can use a semicolon to separate items in a list if the items themselves contain commas.
38. What word does the semicolon go after?Swimming with whales is fun however, you probably should not impulsively dive into the middle of a pod in the wild.
39. A semicolon is used to separate items in a SIMPLE list.
40. True or False:A semicolon needs a transition word after it.
41. What word does the semicolon go after?Alfred Hitchcock has directed a lot of movies for instance, he directed Psycho.
42. Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:Bring a warm jacket with you; it gets cold at night.
43. Where should the semicolon go? Larry found his wallet and checked to see if everything was still there.
44. Use a semicolon when the second half of the sentence is related to the first half in a different way.
45. Where should the semicolon go in the sentence below?Before my alarm went off, I awoke, I couldn't wait to begin my birthday.
46. What word in this sentence could you replace with a semicolon:We don't have to go if it rains, and I hope it rains.
47. True or Falsese semicolons as a replacement for a period when the you want to narrow the gap between two closely related sentences.
48. Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb and therefore doesn't usually appear after a semicolon?
49. Pick the sentence that uses the comma or semicolon correctly.
50. Ingrid, a shortstop, made the team ( ) but Joe, her cousin, did not make the cut.
51. Identify whether the semicolon has been used correctly in the following sentence:I know you don't like carrots; pizza is bad for your health.
52. What word does the semicolon go after?I don't like orange soda it's too sweet.
53. How would you revise the following sentence:Kip's family is very excited for the wedding, however, LaFawnduh's family doesn't seem thrilled.
54. Complete the sentence:My mom has three rules for us ..... be honest, be kind, and work hard.
55. Where should the comma go in the following sentence:Writing example sentences is difficult but no one will do it for me.
56. Come in the school see the new teacher!
57. Where does the semicolon go:The traffic on the freeway was horrible I decided to wait.
58. Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off a parenthetical element? (non essential information)
59. What word in this sentence could you replace with a semicolon:There were five donuts left in the morning, but now there are none.
60. Does a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive adverb/transitional word or phrase? Example:I like sushi; however, it is expensive (Before) OR I like sushi, however; it is expensive (After)
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