1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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

14. 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

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

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

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

18. 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!

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.