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Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?
Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?
- I love pizza, it is my favorite food; (correct)
- I love pizza it is my favorite food
- I love pizza. It is my favorite food.
- I love pizza, and it is my favorite food.
When is a semicolon used as an alternative for a comma?
When is a semicolon used as an alternative for a comma?
- To separate two independent clauses (correct)
- To separate items in a list
- To indicate possession
- To join two dependent clauses
What is the purpose of using a semicolon as an alternative for a period?
What is the purpose of using a semicolon as an alternative for a period?
- To emphasize a point
- To connect two related ideas (correct)
- To indicate a pause in the sentence
- To separate items in a list
Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a colon?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a colon?
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Which of the following is an incorrect use of a colon?
Which of the following is an incorrect use of a colon?
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Which of the following is a possible use of a colon?
Which of the following is a possible use of a colon?
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Which of the following is a correct use of a colon?
Which of the following is a correct use of a colon?
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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
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What is a common mistake when using a colon?
What is a common mistake when using a colon?
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