Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

Question

(03.03 MC)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon to join independent clauses?

American checkers is called checkers because; the game board is checkered and the British call it draughts after the movement of the pieces.
American checkers was named after the checkered board; The British call the game draughts because of the way the pieces move.
The British game of draughts is played on a checkered board; like American checkers.
The British game of draughts was named after the movement of pieces on a checkered board; Americans call the game checkers because of the checkered board.

Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.03 LC)

A semicolon can do all of the following except

join clauses with a conjunctive adverb
join items in a serial list
join two incomplete sentences
join two independent clauses

Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.03 MC)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a serial list?

Over the years, the game of checkers has gone by many names: in ancient Greece it was petteia; the Romans called it the game of little soldiers; and in Arabic it was known as Quirkat.
The game of checkers has been called many names over the years; petteia; the game of little soldiers; Quirkat.
The game of checkers has been called many names over the years: petteia; the game of little soldiers; Quirkat.
The game of checkers has gone by many names over the years: In ancient Greece it was petteia; the Romans called it the game of little soldiers; and in Arabic it was known as Quirkat.

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.03 MC)

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb?

Chinese checkers has no connection with the game of checkers; furthermore, it was actually invented in Germany in 1892.
Chinese checkers has no connection with the game of checkers, furthermore; it was actually invented in Germany in 1892.
Chinese checkers has no connection with the game of checkers; Furthermore, it was actually invented in Germany in 1892.
Chinese checkers has no connection with the game of checkers; furthermore; it was actually invented in Germany in 1892.

Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.03 MC)

Brendan wrote the following sentence to explain how the game of checkers was solved:

In 1989, a group of computer scientists created a computer program called Chinook consequently; the program's algorithm finally became unbeatable in 2007.

What is the semicolon error in Brendan's sentence?

The second part of the sentence is not an independent clause and cannot stand alone.
The semicolon should appear before the conjunctive adverb consequently and the conjunctive adverb should be followed by a comma.
The sentence should include multiple semicolons to separate items in a serial list.
The word after the semicolon should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.03 MC)

Maria wrote the following topic sentence for an essay about checkers:

The rules of checkers have changed over the centuries; In the 1500s, the first actual rulebook was published.

What is the error in Maria's sentence?

She should have multiple semicolons because she is listed serial items.
The first part of the sentence is not an independent clause.
The semicolon is misplaced and should appear after 1500s.
The word after the semicolon does not need to be capitalized because it is not a proper noun.

answer each question separately

Answer 1

Question 1:
The correct sentence that uses a semicolon to join independent clauses is: The British game of draughts was named after the movement of pieces on a checkered board; Americans call the game checkers because of the checkered board.

Question 2:
The correct answer is: join two incomplete sentences

Question 3:
The correct sentence that uses semicolons in a serial list is: The game of checkers has gone by many names over the years: In ancient Greece it was petteia; the Romans called it the game of little soldiers; and in Arabic it was known as Quirkat.

Question 4:
The correct sentence that uses a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb is: Chinese checkers has no connection with the game of checkers; furthermore, it was actually invented in Germany in 1892.

Question 5:
The semicolon error in Brendan's sentence is: The semicolon should appear before the conjunctive adverb consequently and the conjunctive adverb should be followed by a comma.

Question 6:
The error in Maria's sentence is: The semicolon is misplaced and should appear after 1500s.