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Semicolon Worksheets For Google Apps | |||||
Many students and adults struggling with when to use a colon and when to use a semicolon. A colon introduces text or lists, clarifies titles and presents dialogue. A semicolon is used to clarify a series and for two closely related sentences. Have your grade 9-11 students complete this practice sheet to improve their skills. 1. Eating healthy helps you lose weight; staying fit keeps you healthy. 2. I’ll need to do the following today: take out the trash; pay my hydro bill; water my plants; and shop for groceries. 3. My dog hates dog food; he loves eating my dinner. 4. I hate doing math homework; I love doing art homework. 5. This summer I’m: going hiking; taking a cruise; and relaxing! 6. I don’t like orange soda; I much prefer a cola. 7. I got an A on my English assignment; I really studied hard. 8. I don’t like going to the gym; in fact, I cancelled my membership. 9. I had to use my brother’s golf clubs; I forgot my clubs at home. 10. Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator. |
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