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Using Colons and Semi-colons
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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Semicolons
In this semicolons worksheet, students read about the uses of semicolons and then decide if the sentences given use them correctly. Students complete 4 problems.
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Semicolons and Colons Quiz
In this online interactive grammar worksheet, 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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Keyboard Symbols and Punctuation Marks
What is an asterisk? What is a tilde? Learners use this interactive page to review the names of different symbols and punctuation marks. They locate 29 different buttons.
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Bulleted Lists: punctuating items in vertical lists
What is easier to read: a bulleted list or a block of text? Look at different examples with your class and then go over the style guidelines for vertical lists.
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Avoiding Primer Language
For this avoiding primer language worksheet, students combine four or five simple sentences into one effective sentence with only one independent clause.