Practice The Semicolon (;) - 7.4.2 | Functional English & Communication Skills | ICSE Class 7 English
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7.4.2 - The Semicolon (;)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Provide a sentence using a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.

💡 Hint: Think about two complete thoughts that relate to each other.

Question 2

Easy

Create a complex list using semicolons to separate the items.

💡 Hint: Make sure some items in your list contain commas.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary function of a semicolon?

  • To end a sentence
  • To connect independent clauses
  • To separate paragraphs

💡 Hint: Remember, it's in between a comma and a period.

Question 2

True or False: Semicolons can be used to separate items in a list only if the items contain commas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about when using multiple commas could be confusing.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Rewrite the following complex sentences using semicolons to enhance clarity: 'I have visited Tokyo, Japan, which is bustling and vibrant. I also loved Kyoto, Japan, which is tranquil and historic.'

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between the two thoughts.

Question 2

Create a story of at least four sentences that properly uses semicolons to connect complex lists and independent clauses.

💡 Hint: Consider using semicolons to link the items and ideas logically.

Challenge and get performance evaluation