Semicolons
Grade 6•45 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
TED-Ed