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Question 11 pts
Which punctuation would be correct in the following sentence?

D’Shawn’s eyes took a moment to adjust to the light: it was a moment too long.
D’Shawn’s eyes took a moment to adjust to the light; it was a moment too long.
Group of answer choices

both are correct

neither is correct

light; it

light: it

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Question 21 pts
What is the main purpose of a semicolon?
Group of answer choices

to separate two independent clauses that are closely related

to replace a comma between two dependent clauses

to separate a subordinate clause from an independent clause

to show that one independent clause is less important than the other

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Question 31 pts
Which answer choice is punctuated correctly?
Group of answer choices

We’ll need: a hose, a rake preferably with good teeth. A basket and a wheelbarrow.

We’ll need a hose: a rake, preferably with good teeth: a basket and a wheelbarrow.

We’ll need a hose, a rake, preferably with good teeth, a basket, and a wheelbarrow.

We’ll need: a hose; a rake, preferably with good teeth; a basket; and a wheelbarrow.

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Question 41 pts
Which answer choice describes a way to use semicolons?
Group of answer choices

to indicate the end of a complete thought in a compound sentence

to separate dependent from independent clauses

to indicate a list is to follow

to separate items in a list when some items contain commas

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Question 51 pts
Which sentence below contains the correct use of a semicolon?
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The rain finally stopped; however, the flooding kept us from going to the store.

We went to the store; after the rain finally stopped.

Although the rain wasn’t stopping; we decided to go to the store anyway.

We wanted to go to the store; and we went when the rain stopped.

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Question 61 pts
Which of the following is a good rule to remember about placing a semicolon?
Group of answer choices

A semicolon can be used where you might use a period.

A semicolon can replace a comma before a coordinating conjunction.

A semicolon can be used to replace a comma in a complex-compound sentence.

A semicolon and colon are interchangeable.

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Question 71 pts
In which of the following is the semicolon correctly used?
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That video game is awesome; yesterday I went ice-skating.

To my dismay, my car had a flat; I desperately needed to find another way to go.

Dev declared the meeting adjourned; and we began squabbling.

Because we repaired the antenna; our reception improved.

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Question 81 pts
Read this sentence carefully, paying close attention to its use of semicolons.

For the trip, we brought along the following: a four-person tent, which actually only slept two comfortably; a cast iron skillet, which weighed more than the tent; and a spray can of mosquito repellent, which smelled bad enough to repel other humans as well.

Why is the use of the semicolons correct in this sentence?
Group of answer choices

The sentence contains a colon after the first clause.

The sentence contains references to tools needed for camping.

The sentence includes a list of more than two items.

The sentence includes a list of phrases that include commas.

Answer 1

Q1: both are correct

Q2: to separate two independent clauses that are closely related

Q3: We’ll need: a hose; a rake, preferably with good teeth; a basket; and a wheelbarrow.

Q4: to separate items in a list when some items contain commas

Q5: The rain finally stopped; however, the flooding kept us from going to the store.

Q6: A semicolon can be used where you might use a period.

Q7: To my dismay, my car had a flat; I desperately needed to find another way to go.

Q8: The sentence includes a list of phrases that include commas.