SCD

Question 1

Semicolons

Answer 1

A punctuation mark that is used to separate complete sentences without commas, separate with conjunctive adverbs or parenthetical expressions, and separate series of items when the items contain commas

Question 2

Use a semicolon between ________ clauses that are closely related in thought and that are NOT joined by ________

Answer 2

Independent…FANBOYS

Question 3

Use a semicolon between ________ clauses joined by a __________ or a _________ expression

Answer 3

Independent…conjunctive adverb…transitional

Ex. Leonor is planning to become an engineer; however, she is also interested in graphic design

Question 4

You may need a semicolon (rather than a comma) before a ________ conjunction to join independent clauses that contain ________

Answer 4

Coordinating…commas

Ex. June sat with Tony, Pat and me; and Josh sat with Flora, Zack, and Geraldo

Question 5

Use a semicolon between items in a series if the items contain _________

Answer 5

Commas

Question 6

Colons

Answer 6

A punctuation mark used to denote “note what follows,” a long, formal statement or quotation; clarification for a preceding statement; and conventional situations

Question 7

Use a colon before a long, formal, _________ or _________

Answer 7

Statement…quotation

Question 8

Use a colon before a statement that ________ or ________ a preceding statement

Answer 8

Explains…clarifies

Ex. He deserves a raise: He completed the project on schedule and under budget

Question 9

Use a colon in certain _________ situations

Answer 9

Conventional

Use between the hour and the minute
Ex. 6:55 pm, 9:55 tomorrow morning

Use between chapter and verse in Biblical references
Ex. Psalm 8:9, I Corinthians 13:1-13

Use between a title and subtitle
Ex. I like Jazz: The Essence of Billie Holiday
Ex. Titling Knights: King Richard and Saladin

Use after the salutation of a business letter
Ex. Dear Ms. Weinberg:

Question 10

Dashes

Answer 10

A punctuation mark that sets off parenthetical from the main thought

Question 11

Use a dash to indicate the beginning and the end of an _________ in thought or speech or to indicate an _________ thought

Answer 11

Abrupt break…unfinished

Question 12

Use a dash to mean namely, that is, or in other words, or to otherwise introduce an _________. Also, use a dash after the explanation of the sentence continues

Answer 12

Explanation