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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 to eat pizza: it is my favorite food.
- I love to eat pizza, it is my favorite food.
- I love to eat pizza; it is my favorite food. (correct)
- I love to eat pizza! it is my favorite food.
When should a semicolon be used instead of a comma?
When should a semicolon be used instead of a comma?
- To separate a subject and a verb.
- To separate items in a list.
- To separate two independent clauses. (correct)
- To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.
Which of the following is an incorrect use of a semicolon?
Which of the following is an incorrect use of a semicolon?
- I enjoy playing tennis; because it is a fun sport. (correct)
- I enjoy playing tennis; it is my favorite hobby.
- I enjoy playing tennis; it is a fun sport.
- I enjoy playing tennis; it keeps me active.
Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?
Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?
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When should a semicolon NOT be used?
When should a semicolon NOT be used?
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Which of the following is an incorrect use of a semicolon?
Which of the following is an incorrect use of a semicolon?
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