Semicolons
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Objective
I can combine two related independent clauses using a semicolon.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 3:36Vetted channel
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Practice
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Explain the primary function of a semicolon as described in the video.
Rewrite the following as two independent clauses connected by a semicolon: "I went to the store, but they were closed."
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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. ”
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