Semicolons

Semicolons

Grade 6 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can combine two related independent clauses using a semicolon.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 3:36

How to use a semicolon - Emma Bryce

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Combine the following two independent clauses into one sentence using a semicolon: The dog barked loudly. The mail carrier was at the door. Combine the following two independent clauses into one sentence using a semicolon: It was raining heavily. The game was cancelled.

Teacher Guide

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