Semicolons Review

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12 questions
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Which SEMICOLON is used correctly? Choose ALL that apply.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
Money is the root of all evil; I don’t believe the reverse is necessarily true.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
I’m not all that fond of the colors of tiger lilies; moreover, they don’t smell very good.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
My plan included taking him to a nice—though not necessarily expensive—dinner; going to the park to look at the stars, which, by the way, are amazing this time of year; and serenading him with my accordion.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
The cat ate a bowlful of tuna; then, to the squirrels' delight, the fat feline fell asleep in the rocking chair.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
Some people write with a word processor; others write with a pen or pencil.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
There are basically two ways to write: with a pen or pencil, which is inexpensive and easily accessible; or by computer and printer, which is more expensive but quick and neat.

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The following is the CORRECT use of a semicolon, but WHY?
I like cows; however, I hate the way they smell.

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What are examples of CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS?

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Write a sentence using a semicolon to connect to related independent clauses.

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Write a sentence using a semicolon to connect to related independent clauses WITH a conjunctive adverb.

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Write a sentence using a semicolon to clarify seperation.