Semicolons

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can combine two related independent clauses using a semicolon.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain the primary function of a semicolon as described in the video.

2. Rewrite the following as two independent clauses connected by a semicolon: "I went to the store, but they were closed."

3. Identify the error in the following sentence and explain why it is incorrect: "The sun was shining; and the birds were singing."

...and 4 more questions

Educational Video

How to use a semicolon - Emma Bryce

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