Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? (1 point)

Question

I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your
• helmet.
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk
• there.
• Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
• We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.

Answer 1

The sentence that uses a semicolon correctly is:

"The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there."

This sentence correctly connects two independent clauses with a semicolon.

Answer 2

Which describes an independent clause? (1 point)
• an incomplete sentence
a sentence fragment
• a phrase in a sentence without a verb
•
• a part of a sentence that can stand alone

Answer 3

An independent clause is described as:

a part of a sentence that can stand alone.

It contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Answer 4

What is a compound sentence? (1 point)
• a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
• a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
• a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
•
a sentence with no dependent clauses

Answer 5

A compound sentence is defined as:

a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

These independent clauses are usually connected by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

Answer 6

Which sets off an introductory phrase? (1 point)
a colon
• a comma
a semicolon
• a conjunction

Answer 7

A comma is used to set off an introductory phrase.