Semicolon Usage

1.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
- A.
  
  Bella heard a distant howl; and she knew Jacob was near.
- B.
  
  Bella heard a distant howl; she knew Jacob was near.
- C.
  
  Bella heard a distant howl; knowing Jacob was near.
Correct Answer
B. Bella heard a distant howl; she knew Jacob was near.
2.

Which is correct when using an introductory clause in the middle of a sentence?
- A.
  
  Jasper had been a major during the Civil War; therefore, he knew much about strategy in battle.
- B.
  
  Jasper had been a major during the Civil War, therefore; he knew much about strategy in battle.
- C.
  
  Jasper had been a major; during the Civil War, therefore, he knew much; about strategy in battle.
Correct Answer
A. Jasper had been a major during the Civil War; therefore, he knew much about strategy in battle.
3.

Which of these is correct?
- A.
  
  "I'm not going to end your life for you," Edward told Bella; his heart breaking at the look on her face.
- B.
  
  "I'm not going to end your life for you," Edward told Bella, his heart breaking at the look on her face.
Correct Answer
B. "I'm not going to end your life for you," Edward told Bella, his heart breaking at the look on her face.
4.

Does the following sentence use semicolons correctly? Their birthdays are June 20, 1901; September 13, 1988; and September 10, 2006.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes
5.

Which of these uses the proper forms of punctuation?
- A.
  
  Alice could see the future, however, her visions were subjective since people often changed their minds.
- B.
  
  Alice could see the future, however, her visions were subjective; since people often changed their minds.
- C.
  
  Alice could see the future; however, her visions were subjective since people often changed their minds.
Correct Answer
C. Alice could see the future; however, her visions were subjective since people often changed their minds.
6.

Is the semicolon placement correct in this sentence?Carlisle loved Esme so much that he bought her the most extravagant gift ever; her very own private island off the coast of Brazil.
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No
7.

7. Where is the best place for a semicolon in the following sequence of statements?
- A.
  
  Bella wanted Edward to change her. Edward wanted to be with her forever; but refused to take her life. They were at an impasse.
- B.
  
  Bella wanted Edward to change her; Edward wanted to be with her forever but refused to take her life. They were at an impasse.
- C.
  
  Bella wanted Edward to change her. Edward wanted to be with her forever but refused to take her life; they were at an impasse.
Correct Answer
B. Bella wanted Edward to change her; Edward wanted to be with her forever but refused to take her life. They were at an impasse.
8.

Which is correct?
- A.
  
  I chewed slowly as I thought about my decision; wanting nothing more than forever with Edward and the rest of the Cullens.
- B.
  
  Bella was extremely angry when she learned the news; that Jacob had imprinted on Renesmee.
- C.
  
  Rose knew everything there was to know about cars; including Jacob's VW Rabbit; she reluctantly helped him fix it.
- D.
  
  Tyler was distraught after almost hitting Bella with his van; he tried everything he could think of to try and make it up to her.
Correct Answer
D. Tyler was distraught after almost hitting Bella with his van; he tried everything he could think of to try and make it up to her.
9.

Which of these is correct?
- A.
  
  Jasper wouldn't go near Bella for a long time after the incident at the party; afraid that he would lose control around her again.
- B.
  
  The Cullens traveled to Paris, France; London, England; Frankfurt, Germany; and Barcelona, Spain.
- C.
  
  Bella was shocked when Jacob showed up at the wedding; but happy that he did.
Correct Answer
B. The Cullens traveled to Paris, France; London, England; Frankfurt, Germany; and Barcelona, Spain.
10.

Which of these is correct?
- A.
  
  Alice drove to Seattle to take care of several errands, including buying a few items for Bella, even though she knew she would protest; getting a new watch for Jasper since his was smashed to bits during their last hunt; picking up a new car part for her Porsche, which Rose was giving a tune-up; and buying herself some nice new lingerie.
- B.
  
  Emmett challenged Bella to an arm-wrestling match once she was changed; since she wouldn't be breakable anymore.
- C.
  
  "It's no irritable grizzly," Bella said; feeling snarky and playful.
Correct Answer
A. Alice drove to Seattle to take care of several errands, including buying a few items for Bella, even though she knew she would protest; getting a new watch for Jasper since his was smashed to bits during their last hunt; picking up a new car part for her Porsche, which Rose was giving a tune-up; and buying herself some nice new lingerie.

Semicolon Usage

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Which is correct when using an introductory clause in the middle of a sentence?

Which of these is correct?

Does the following sentence use semicolons correctly? Their birthdays are June 20, 1901; September 13, 1988; and September 10, 2006.

Which of these uses the proper forms of punctuation?

Is the semicolon placement correct in this sentence?Carlisle loved Esme so much that he bought her the most extravagant gift ever; her very own private island off the coast of Brazil.

7. Where is the best place for a semicolon in the following sequence of statements?

Which is correct?

Which of these is correct?

Which of these is correct?