Colons and Semicolons

• English
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Colons and Semicolons

What does a semi-colon look like?

1. ?
2. :
3. ;
4. @

When would you use a semi-colon?

1. At the end of a sentence.
2. To connect two main clauses.
3. To replace a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
4. At the start of a sentence.

Place the semi-colon in the following sentence: "Eliza was a fast runner she could beat her cousin."

Is the semi colon in the right place?

Write your own sentence using a semi-colon.