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Colon Exercise 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this punctuation review, young grammarians read 10 sentences checking them for accurate use of colons. If a sentence is correct, they mark it with the letter C. If a sentence is incorrect, the fix the mistakes. An answer key is...
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Colons, Semicolons, and Dashes

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Colons, semi-colons, and dashes are three of the most misused punctuation marks! This activity allows learners to better understand when it's appropriate to use each one, and gives them some practice in doing so. There are six sentences...
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Colons, Dashes, Hyphens, and Parentheses

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
When should you use a colon, dash, or hyphen? Middle schoolers insert different types of punctuation marks into given sentences. Rules for usage are included in each example.
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K12 Reader

Colonization: for Gold, God, and Glory

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Colonization, cartography, and circumnavigation. After reading a short article about early explorations, kids use the information provided to answer a series of comprehension questions.
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Using Colons and Semi-colons

For Students 8th - 10th
How do you know when to use a semicolon versus a colon? Middle and high schoolers choose between a colon and a semicolon to correctly punctuate sentences. They must complete 10 sentences, either electronically or on a printout.
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Colons

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Clarify colon misconceptions with this explanatory handout. Get into the nitty-gritty of grammar with multiple examples of the proper use of the colon. While this isn't an interactive handout, it could be used as a grammar guide for your...
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British Colonization

For Students 5th - 6th
For this British Colonization worksheet, students respond to 14 different types of questions related to British Colonization of Australia. First, they describe the First Fleet and how many ships were in it. Then, students describe early...
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Independent Clauses in Compound Sentences

For Students 9th - 12th
Does your class dread using semicolons? Use this resource to join two independent clauses using either a comma, semicolon, or colon. Several examples and six practice sentences are available at the bottom for learners to choose the...
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The Colon

For Students 4th - 5th
For this punctuation rules worksheet, learners read the 7 uses of the colon and study the example sentences. Students then fill in the missing colons in 9 sentences.
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Cool Colons

For Students 2nd
In this colons and time worksheet, 2nd graders review how colons are used to write the time. Students then circle the time that illustrates the correct placement of the colon and write it on the line. Students then fill in their own time...
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Using a Colon to Introduce a List

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this colon worksheet, students form sentences with colons to introduce lists in the sentences. Students complete 9 sentences total.
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Using a Colon for Time

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this colon activity, students rewrite sentences with the numbers and a colon to represent the time. Students complete 12 problems total.
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Using Colons Effectively

For Students 6th - 7th
In this colons worksheet, students complete a 10 question on-line interactive exercise about the correct use of colons in sentences.
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Semicolons and Colons Exercise

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this semicolons and colons worksheet, students decide whether a semicolon or colon should be placed in ten given sentences. There are only four seasons winter, spring, summer and fall, is one example.
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Semicolons and Colons Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online interactive grammar learning exercise, students answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding the use of colons and semicolons. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Punctuation Exercise

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Are you looking for a way to practice tricky punctuation? Use this worksheet as a homework assignment or warm-up activity. Young grammarians are given 20 sentences to punctuate using semicolons, colons, dashes, quotation marks, or...
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Punctuation

For Students 9th - 12th
Should that pause in your sentence be long, short, or somewhere in between? Practice using commas and semicolons with a series of grammar activities. High schoolers read a series of sentences and paragraphs and decide where they should...
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Colon Exercise- Independent Clauses, Lists, Quotations and Examples

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this writing worksheet, students read about the proper use of colons as they follow independent clauses, lists, or quotations or, introduce examples. They decide if 10 sentences correct or incorrect before making any corrections.
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Colons and Semi-Colons

For Students 6th - 7th
For this punctuation worksheet, students read about the usages of colons and semi-colons. Students rewrite 5 sentences using a colon and 4 sentences using a semi-colon.
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Organizer
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Europeans Colonize Africa

For Students 6th - 9th
In this African colonization worksheet, students respond to 1 short answer question that accompanies a reading selection about European Imperialism. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the selection.
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Using a Semi-colon to Join Two Independent Clauses

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this semi colon worksheet, students use semi colons to join two independent clauses together. Students complete this for 10 problems total.
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More Cool Colons!

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this telling time activity, students look at 8 analog clocks then write down the time using a colon to separate hours from minutes.
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How were European nations capable of dominating the African contintnt?

For Students 7th - 9th
Help your class determine why European was able to dominate the African continent. They read 5 excerpts, each related to a reason why Europe colonized Africa. Then they answer 4 critical-thinking questions.
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How Were European Nations Capable of Dominating the African Continent?

For Students 7th - 8th
Primary source documents provide a realistic context for pupils to explore. Included are 5 experts relating European ideals and methods for colonizing and controlling the African continent. Middle schoolers answer 4 critical-thinking...

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