Using Semicolons Correctly Click Here to Begin There

Using Semicolons Correctly Click Here to Begin

There are two main rules we will focus on in order to learn how to correctly use semicolons. Click the arrow next to the rule you would like to learn about. Rule 1: Linking 2 independent clauses Rule 2: Separating a series that contains commas already

Rule #1: Use a semicolon when you link 2 independent clauses, or complete sentences, without adding connecting words. COMPLETE Sentence The two independent clauses, which could stand alone as their own sentences, are joined by a semicolon only. ; COMPLETE Sentence

Rule #1: Use a semicolon when you link 2 independent clauses, or complete sentences, without adding connecting words. Here’s how it works: EX: Grandma still rides her Harley motorcycle. Her toy poodle balances in a basket between the handlebars. (These are two independent clauses that could stand alone as their own sentences) To use a semicolon in order to combine these sentences: ; Grandma still rides her Harley motorcycle her toy poodle balances in a basket between the handlebars. To combine these sentences, take out the period, add a semicolon, and make the ‘h’ in her lower-case.

Rule #1: : Use a semicolon when you link 2 independent clauses, or complete sentences, without adding connecting words. �Semicolons combine two independent clauses and reduce the pause between the two complete thoughts. �They do this WITHOUT using words such as and, but, nor, or yet.

Rule #1: Semicolons are used to link two independent clauses , or complete sentences, without adding connecting words. My aunt also has a lab This is an independent clause. It could stand alone as its own sentence. ; she loves to take her on walks This is an independent clause. It could stand alone as its own sentence. .

DO NOT use semicolon with a conjunction (Words like: and, but, or, nor, for, so yet) Ex: My aunt’s lab is magnificent, but I have no desire to be a dog owner. A semicolon is NOT used here because there is a conjunction (but). A comma is the correct punctuation here.

Semicolons only connect 2 Use a semicolon to independent link 2 independent clauses without clauses. any connecting words. Semicolons make the pause between two independent clauses less distinct than a Click here to period. to review Rule 1 again move on to the Rule 1 Quiz

Rule # 1 Quiz: Click the colored box next to your chosen answer 1. Choice A Choice B Choice C Choice D In which option below is the correct usage of a semicolon shown? A. Dave went for a bike ride; and he rode for 40 miles. B. Dave went for a bike ride; he rode for 40 miles. C. Dave went for a bike ride, he rode 40 miles. D. Dave went for a bike ride; as a result, he rode for 40 miles.

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Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: You must use a semicolon to link independent clauses that do not have any connecting words. *Use a comma only when there is a connecting word between the 2 independent clauses Click Here to Try Again

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Rule # 1 Quiz: Click the colored box next to your chosen answer 1. Choice A Choice B Choice C Choice D In which option below is the correct usage of a semicolon shown? A. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read chapter 2 in the textbook. B. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; and I also need to read chapter 2 in the textbook. C. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday and I also; need to read chapter 2 in the textbook. D. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday, I also need to read chapter 2 in the textbook.

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Moving On…. I have only learned One Rule I have learned both semicolon rules Click on the arrow of the rule you have not yet learned: Click the arrow below to move on to the final semicolon review Rule 1: Linking 2 independent clauses Rule 2: Separating a series that contains commas already Review

Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: Semicolons link two independent clauses without any connecting words. Click here to try #2 again

Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: Each independent clause connected by the semicolon must stand alone as its own complete sentence. Click here to try #2 again

Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: A comma is not enough to connect two complete sentences if there is no connecting word. You must use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses with no connecting words. Click here to try #2 again

Rule #2: Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas or added details.

Rule #2: Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas or added details. The pattern for this rule looks like this: Item , Mor e Info. ; Item , Mor e Info.

Rule #2: Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas or added details. Example: The fans, cheering loudly; the band, playing a rousing march; and the cheerleaders turning cartwheels, helped inspire the team to play well. NOTE: There are several commas in this list with added descriptive details, so the semicolon helps avoid confusion and separates each item within the list.

Rule #2: Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas or added details. Use Rule 2 with locations containing both the city and state or city and nation. • Example: While searching for a good place to eat a burger, I traveled to Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and London, England.

Use a semicolon to separate items in a list of complicated items that already contain commas. This Rule Applies in: Lists with added details Click here to review Rule 1 again Lists that contain specific location information (city and state or city and nation) Click here to move on to the Rule 2 Quiz

Rule # 2 Quiz: Click the colored box next to your chosen answer 1. Choice A Choice B Choice C Choice D Choose the correctly punctuated list from the choices below: A. On a Harley motorcycle, my grandmother and her poodle have traveled to Anchorage; Alaska, San Francisco; California, and Tijuana; Mexico. B. On a Harley motorcycle, my grandmother and her poodle have traveled to Anchorage Alaska; San Francisco California; and Tijuana Mexico. C. On a Harley motorcycle, my grandmother and her poodle have traveled to Anchorage, Alaska; San Francisco, California; and Tijuana, Mexico. D. None of the above are correct.

Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: Commas always separate a city and state. In a list of multiple cities and states semicolons separate each entire place (both city and state or city and nation) in the list. Click here to try again

Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: �You must still use a comma to separate a city and state. �Semicolons are used to separate each whole place in the list if they have both a city and state or a city and nation. Click here to try again

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Rule # 2 Quiz: Click the colored box next to your chosen answer 1. Choice A Choice B Choice C Choice D Choose the correctly punctuated list from the choices below: A. The first crew to land on the moon consisted of Neil Armstrong, who was the first person to walk on the moon; Edwin Aldrin, who accompanied Armstrong to the moon; and Michael Collins, who piloted the Columbia. B. The first crew to land on the moon consisted of Neil Armstrong; who was the first person to walk on the moon, Edwin Aldrin; who accompanied Armstrong to the moon, and Michael Collins; who piloted the Columbia. C. The first crew to land on the moon consisted of Neil Armstrong who was the first person to walk on the moon Edwin Aldrin who accompanied Armstrong to the moon and Michael Collins, who piloted the Columbia.

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Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: Semicolons separate items in a list with extra details. Commas separate the extra details from the subjects they are describing. Click here to try again

Oops! Your answer is incorrect. Remember: A list of any kind must have punctuation to separate items in it. A list with extra details uses a semicolon between each item. Click here to try again

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Moving On… Click HERE if you have gone through the tutorials for BOTH semicolon rules and are ready to review. Click HERE if you need to learn about another rule.

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Semicolon Rule Review Rule #1: Use a semicolon when linking 2 independent clauses with no connecting words. Independent Clause ; Independent Clause REMEMBER: Click here to select another Rule to Review Click here to move on to the assessment .

Semicolon Rule Review Rule #2: Use a semicolon to avoid confusion when you have complicated lists of items. Item , Mor e Info. ; Item , Mor e Info. Ex: The choir, singing beautifully; the flowers, tastefully lining the stage; and the thoughtfully written speeches made the graduation very special. Click here to select another Rule to Review Click here to move on to the assessment

Show What You Know! Click the link below to take the Semicolon Assessment. Click submit when finished. Good Luck! Semicolon Assessment