Practice Semicolon Quiz

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1. George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; Orwell relunctantly decides to shoot this elephant.

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A is correct because there is an independent clause both before and after the semicolon.

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The 'Practice Semicolon Quiz' assesses understanding of semicolon usage in English grammar through various sentences. It tests the ability to correctly apply semicolons in complex sentence structures, enhancing... see morewriting clarity and coherence. see less

2. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read the second chapter of the textbook.

Explanation

A is correct because there is an independent clause both before and after the semicolon.

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3. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; and I also need to read the second chapter of the textbook.

Explanation

B is correct because there is not an independent clause after the semicolon.

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4. After months of careful work, the scientists finally opened the tomb. It was empty!

Explanation

You can also use an exclamation mark to show that a statement is very surprising

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5. What fools people can be!

Explanation

An exclamation mark is also usual after an exclamation beginning with what or how

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6. I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return home after the long vacation.

Explanation

A is correct because there is an independent clause both before and after the semicolon.

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7. George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; and Orwell's decision to shoot this elephant.

Explanation

B is correct because there is not an independent clause after the semicolon.

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8. The sunny days in Florida; however, gave me a bad sunburn

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B is correct because there is not an independent clause before or after the semicolon.

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9. How well Marshall bowled yesterday!

Explanation

An exclamation mark is also usual after an exclamation beginning with what or how

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10. This is a sensational result!!!

Explanation

never use two or three of them in a row

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11. In 1848, gold was discovered in California!

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you should generally avoid using exclamation marks in your formal writing

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George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging...
A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read the...
A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; and I also need to read...
After months of careful work, the scientists finally opened the tomb....
What fools people can be!
I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return...
George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging...
The sunny days in Florida; however, gave me a bad sunburn
How well Marshall bowled yesterday!
This is a sensational result!!!
In 1848, gold was discovered in California!
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