Semi-colons Quiz! There are 10 questions in total, each worth 1 point. Write down your answer to each one. At the end of the test, swap with a partner,

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Semi-colons Quiz! There are 10 questions in total, each worth 1 point. Write down your answer to each one. At the end of the test, swap with a partner, mark the test and give a total out of 10. Literacy Reps should take in all the scores and work out an average score: Total sum of points divided by the number of pupils who took part.

Question 1 What does a semi-colon separate? Two simple sentences Two independent clauses which are closely related in topic An independent and dependent clause

Question 2 Semi-colons can also be used: To show a pause in a very long sentence To separate items in a descriptive/detailed list After a subheading in a text

Question 3 Between which two words should there be a semi-colon? I hate rice pudding dairy products don’t agree with me.

Question 4 Between which two words should there be a semi-colon? The door swung open a masked figure strode in.

Question 5 Between which two words should there be a semi-colon? She was very tired she had worked late the night before.

Question 6 Is the semi-colon correct or incorrect in the following sentence: A draft of my essay is due on Monday; I also have to read the next chapter in the novel.

Question 7 Which sentence is correct? I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return home after the long vacation. I enjoyed spending a week in Florida, however; it was nice to return home after the long vacation.

Question 8 Is the semi-colon correct or incorrect in the following sentence: My favourite food is pizza; my dog’s name is Harry.

Question 9 Which sentence has the correct use of a semi-colon? John opened the drawer; it was empty. John; opened the drawer and it was empty. John opened the drawer and; it was empty.

Question 10 Which sentence has the correct use of a semi colon? The weather forecast was right; because it rained all day. The weather forecast was right; it rained all day. The weather forecast was; right. It rained all day.

Swap papers with a partner and get ready to mark them! Answers Swap papers with a partner and get ready to mark them!

Question 1 What does a semi-colon separate? Two simple sentences Two independent clauses which are closely related in topic An independent and dependent clause

Question 2 Semi-colons can also be used: To show a pause in a very long sentence To separate items in a descriptive/detailed list After a subheading in a text

Question 3 Between which two words should there be a semi-colon? I hate rice pudding; dairy products don’t agree with me.

Question 4 Between which two words should there be a semi-colon? The door swung open; a masked figure strode in.

Question 5 Between which two words should there be a semi-colon? She was very tired; she had worked late the night before.

Question 6 Is the semi-colon correct or incorrect in the following sentence: A draft of my essay is due on Monday; I also have to read the next chapter in the novel. CORRECT!

Question 7 Which sentence is correct? I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return home after the long vacation. I enjoyed spending a week in Florida, however; it was nice to return home after the long vacation.

Question 8 Is the semi-colon correct or incorrect in the following sentence: My favourite food is pizza; my dog’s name is Harry. INCORRECT! They’re not closely related by topic.

Question 9 Which sentence has the correct use of a semi-colon: John opened the drawer; it was empty. John; opened the drawer and it was empty. John opened the drawer and; it was empty.

Question 10 Which sentence has the correct use of a semi-colon: The weather forecast was right; because it rained all day. The weather forecast was right; it rained all day. The weather forecast was; right. It rained all day.