Practice Questions

Semicolons are preferred over commas in lists:

A. With 3 or more words
B. With numbers
C. With internal commas ✓
D. With single-word items
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Semicolons can be used:

A. Instead of periods ✓
B. To join unrelated clauses
C. After subordinating conjunctions
D. In place of a comma in simple lists
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A. She brought pens; notebooks; and highlighters.
B. She brought pens, notebooks; and highlighters.
C. She brought pens, notebooks, and highlighters. ✓
D. She brought pens; and notebooks and highlighters.
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When is a semicolon not appropriate?

A. Between long complex list items
B. Before a list after a complete sentence ✓
C. To link related independent clauses
D. Before a conjunctive adverb
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Choose the sentence with the correct semicolon and transition.

A. She was late; therefore, she missed the test. ✓
B. She was late therefore; she missed the test.
C. She was late; she missed the test therefore.
D. She was late, therefore she missed the test.
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Identify the correct semicolon usage.

A. The storm passed; the skies cleared. ✓
B. The storm passed: the skies cleared.
C. The storm passed; and, the skies cleared.
D. The storm passed the skies; cleared.
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Choose the correct sentence.

A. I traveled to Tokyo; and Seoul.
B. I traveled to Tokyo; Seoul.
C. I traveled to Tokyo and Seoul. ✓
D. I traveled; to Tokyo; and Seoul.
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Which is incorrect semicolon usage?

A. He runs fast; however, he tires quickly.
B. I like books; they are fun.
C. While I was walking; I saw a dog. ✓
D. I came; I saw; I conquered.
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A semicolon can connect:

A. Two dependent clauses
B. A dependent and an independent clause
C. Two independent clauses ✓
D. An adjective and a noun
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