PPT-Using Semicolons Correctly

Goal I can correctly use and identify semicolons in a sentence Click Here to Begin There are two main rules we will focus on in order to learn how to correctly use semicolons Rule 1 Linking 2 independent clauses. 314 - 977 - 3484 Colons and Semicolons Semicolons… 1. Complete sentence; complete sentence . Connect complete sentences that are closely related . Strawberry French toast is my favorite bre Grammar Extension Activity 1.18. Use both . semicolons and. transitions to combine. sentences in your writing.. When you have . two complete . thoughts . that are . closely related, . you may . connect them with . -Show Comparison. MODIFIERS. 3 Degrees. Positive. Basic. Comparative. Two Things. Superlative. Three or more things. 3 Degrees. Big Bigger Biggest. That dog is . big. .. That dog is . bigger. than the other dog.. SEMICOLONS. The big game is tomorrow. ;. I’m mentally prepared.. Everyone else in my family excels in a particular sport. ;. I seem to be the only exception.. The river is rising rapidly. ;. it is expected to crest by noon.. ASTON MANOR ACADEMY. SPRING TERM . 2016. Handwriting Competition. Are . you proud of your handwriting? . Can you present your work . neatly. . and . accurately?. Non-writing hand. stabilises the . paper. Your team must crack ciphers to work out the security code that will allow you entry.. Be careful. One incorrect number could lose you valuable points….. Good luck.. This message will now self destruct.. . and . Conjunctive Adverbs. What is a semicolon?. The semicolon is a punctuation mark.. It looks like this . . ;. It is located on most keyboards two keys left of Enter.. The semicolon…. …connects independent clauses (complete sentences).. Bailey. Vocab:. Enfranchise. Laconic. Grammar. :. What are semicolons used for. ?. 09-20. 09/20 cont.. Answers:. Enfranchise: . give the right to vote to. . . Historical. - free . (a slave. ).. Laconic: . Semicolons between independent clauses. Semicolons between items in a series. Review A. Review B. Using Semicolons. Why are semicolons important?. Notice that a semicolon contains both a period and a comma. You can think of it as a blend of the two.. By TEACHA2Z. ELACC4L1 a. Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).. I CAN use relative pronouns correctly.. Relative Pronouns. Lesson 1. Who and Whom. When to Use Colons. To add emphasis to the second clause in a . sentence. To . introduce . a list, a . quotation, or . another . idea . after . an independent clause. To . end a business letter greeting. colons. To the left of the colon, you must have a complete sentence/independent clause. . I need to purchase the following items: parsnips; carrots; bread, both rye and wheat; and lettuce.. Don’t put a colon if there’s a verb to the immediate . Semicolon. Grammar Toolkit. Semicolon. Like a comma, a semicolon separates parts of a sentence. However, a semicolon’s pause is longer than a comma but shorter than a full-stop.. I love diving. .. It’s my whole life. . University of South Florida • Library Second Floor writingstudio@usf.edu • 813.974.8293 • www.usf.edu/writing SEMICOLONS AND COLONS Commas, semicolons, and colons help improve sent