Practice - The Semicolon (;)
Practice Questions
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Provide a sentence using a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.
💡 Hint: Think about two complete thoughts that relate to each other.
Create a complex list using semicolons to separate the items.
💡 Hint: Make sure some items in your list contain commas.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a semicolon?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's in between a comma and a period.
True or False: Semicolons can be used to separate items in a list only if the items contain commas.
💡 Hint: Think about when using multiple commas could be confusing.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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