1. You can type your own categories and points values in this game board. Type your questions and answers in the slides we’ve provided. When you’re in slide show view, click a points box to go to that question, then click to move to the answer slide. Click the left triangle to return to this game board slide.

2. You can type your own categories and points values in this game board. Type your questions and answers in the slides we’ve provided. When you’re in slide show view, click a points box to go to that question, then click to move to the answer slide. Click the left triangle to return to this game board slide. Multiple Choice 10 20 30 40 50 Semi-colon goes where? 10 20 30 40 50 True or False 10 20 30 40 50 Correct or Not 10 20 30 40 50 Doubled 20 40 60 80 100

3. Multiple Choice questions follow

4. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the left triangle to return to the game board slide. Which sentence has correct placed semicolons? a. It is very hot outside, the temperature; is 98 degrees. b. It is very hot; outside the temperature is 98 degrees. c. It is very hot outside; the temperature is 98 degrees. d. It is very hot outside the temperature is 98 degrees. 10 Category 1

5. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. C. It is very hot outside; the temperature is 98 degrees. 10 Category 1

6. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the left triangle to return to the game board slide. Which sentence has correct placed semicolons? a. Dave went for a long bike ride, he covered at least forty miles. b. Dave went for a long bike ride, as a result; he covered forty miles. c. Dave went for a long bike ride; he covered at least forty miles. d. Dave went for a forty mile bike ride he was very tired at the end 20 Category 1

7. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. C. Dave went for a long bike ride; he covered at least forty miles. The third option (Dave went for a long bike ride; he covered at least forty miles) is the best option because the two independent clauses are separated by a semicolon with a second clause further illustrating the first. 20 Category 1

8. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the left triangle to return to the game board slide. Which sentence has correct placed semicolons? a. David loves to eat sushi for breakfast: and I like to eat pasta b. David loves to eat sushi; noodles; and Thai food for lunch. c. David loves to eat sushi; but I'm worried he doesn't eat enough of the other food groups d. David loves to eat sushi for breakfast; I, however, like to stick to cereal. 30 Category 1

9. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. D. David loves to eat sushi for breakfast; I, however, like to stick to cereal. Although option 3 looks possible, in formal English it is better to use a conjunctive adverb than a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions should work with a comma instead when directly separating clauses. 30 Category 1

10. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the left triangle to return to the game board slide. Which sentence has correct placed semicolons? a. Along my road trip I visited Rochester, Minnesota; Des Moines, Iowa; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Jefferson City, Missouri. b. Along my road trip I visited Rochester, Minnesota, Des Moines, Iowa, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Jefferson City, Missouri. c. Along my road trip I visited Rochester, Minnesota, Des Moines, Iowa, Lincoln, Nebraska; and Jefferson City, Missouri. d. Along my road trip I visited Rochester; Minnesota; Des Moines; Iowa; Lincoln; Nebraska; and Jefferson City, Missouri. 40 Category 1

11. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. A. Along my road trip I visited Rochester, Minnesota; Des Moines, Iowa; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Jefferson City, Missouri Although option 3 looks possible, in formal English it is better to use a conjunctive adverb than a coordinating conjunction. Coordinating conjunctions should work with a comma instead when directly separating clauses. 40 Category 1

12. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the left triangle to return to the game board slide. Which sentence has correct placed semicolons? a. Jane loves girly movies and braiding her friend's hair; her brother would much rather fight snakes in the back yard with a stick. b. Jane loves girly movies and braiding her friend's hair, however her; brother would much rather fight snakes in the back yard with a stick. c. Jane loves girly movies and braiding her friend's hair yet her brother would much rather fight snakes in the back yard with a stick. d. Jane loves girly movies and braiding her friend's hair: her brother would much rather fight snakes in the back yard with a stick. 50 Category 1

13. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. A. Jane loves girly movies and braiding her friend's hair; her brother would much rather fight snakes in the back yard with a stick. Opposite ideas is with the first sentence. The third option, with the usage of "yet" looks tempting, but the sentence is simply too long for it to be correct without a comma. 50 Category 1

14. Semi-colon goes where? questions follow

15. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Semi-colon goes where? I am going home I intend to stay there. 10 Category 2

16. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. After home I am going home; I intend to stay there. 10 Category 2

17. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Semi-colon goes where? A banana tree isn't a tree at all it’s the worlds largest herb. 20

18. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. After all A banana tree isn't a tree at all; it’s the worlds largest herb. 20 Category 2

19. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Semi-colon goes where? It rained heavily during the afternoon we manage to have our picnic anyway. 30 Category 2

20. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. After afternoon It rained heavily during the afternoon; we manage to have our picnic anyway. 30 Category 2

21. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Semi-colon goes where? “Management is doing things right leadership is doing the right things.” –Peter Drucker 40 Category 2

22. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. After right “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” –Peter Drucker 40 Category 2

23. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Semi-colon goes where? Making money takes time and is necessity for a business to strive in this economy suing for defamation takes away from businesses to better their service for positive reviews in the future. 50 Category 2

24. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. After economy Making money takes time and is necessity for a business to strive in this economy; Suing for defamation takes away from businesses to better their service for positive reviews in the future. 50 Category 2

25. True or False Definition

26. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True or False: A semicolon separates two independent clauses. True False 10 True or False

27. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True 10 Category 3

28. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True or False: A semicolon will appear in simple sentences. True False 20 Category 3

29. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. False 20 Category 3

30. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True or False: Semicolons are only used to combine similar ideas or like arguments and never discuss opposing ideas or situations. True False 30 Category 3

31. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. False Can also use to list city and states 30 Category 3

32. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True or False: Although it is uncommon practice it is acceptable to use a semicolon to introduce a list of items after an independent clause. True False 40 Category 3

33. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. False 40 Category 3

34. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True or False: A sentence that can be separated by a semicolon can also be separated by a coordinating conjunction and a comma. True False 50 Category 3

35. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. True 50 Category 3

36. Semicolon Placement, Correct or Not

37. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct or Not I like to eat fruit, strawberries are best fruits. 10 Category 4

38. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Not Correct Correct I like to eat fruit; strawberries are best fruits. 10 Category 4

39. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct or Not I will call you tomorrow; I will give you my answer then. 20 Category 4

40. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct I will call you tomorrow; I will give you my answer then. 20 Category 4

41. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct or Not Some people write with processer; others write with a pen or pencil. 30 Category 4

42. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct Some people write with processer; others write with a pen or pencil. 30 Category 4

43. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct or Not I’m an adrenaline junky: cliff jumping is an adrenaline rush. 40 Category 4

44. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Not Correct : need to be ; I’m an adrenaline junky; cliff jumping is an adrenaline rush. 40 Category 4

45. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct or Not This week's winners are Joe from Reno, Nevada; Diane from Phoenix, Arizona and Matt from Irvine, California. 50 Category 4

46. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Not Correct need a semicolon after Arizona This week's winners are Joe from Reno, Nevada; Diane from Phoenix, Arizona; and Matt from Irvine, California. 50 Category 4

47. Double Point Questions

48. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Answer Right or Wrong Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember. 20 Category 5

49. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Right 20 Category 5

50. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Answer Right or Wrong You will get 40 points if you; answer this question correct. 40 Category 5

51. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Wrong 40 Category 5

52. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Answer A or B A. “Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” B. “Training is everything; The peach was once a bitter almond, cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” 60 Category 5

53. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. A is the correct answer A. “Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” 60 Category 5

54. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Correct or Not “With educated people; I suppose, punctuation is a matter of rule, with me, it is a matter of feeling.”- Abraham Lincoln 80 Category 5

55. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Not correct “With educated people, I suppose, punctuation is a matter of rule; with me, it is a matter of feeling.”- Abraham Lincoln 80 Category 5

56. Question Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. Semi-colon goes where? “States that balance their budgets on the back of their public universities are not eating their seed corn they're trampling it into mud.“- William Deresiewicz 100 Category 5

57. Answer Type your questions and answers in the placeholders. You can add the points value at the bottom for reference. When you’re in slide show view, click the triangle to return to the game board slide. After corn “States that balance their budgets on the back of their public universities are not eating their seed corn; they're trampling it into mud“- William Deresiewicz 100 Category 5