Semicolons and colons

1. Match these pairs to show you've understood the main function of each type of punctuation. Semi Colons Separate two independent clauses which are closely linked Colons Introduce something, for example more information or a list. You always use an independent clause before this piece of punctuation. Commas Used to suggest a "mini pause". There are 5 key rules to this piece of punctuation. Periods End a sentence (a complete thought). 2. Which of these sentences is correct? I want to go; please wait for me. I want to go, please wait for me. 3. Which of these sentences is correct? I don't like pizza; cheese is disgusting. I don't like pizza, cheese is disgusting. I don't like pizza: cheese is disgusting. 4. Which of these sentences is correct? I love football; my wife loves basketball. I love football, my wife loves basketball. 5. Which of these sentences is correct? Whole Foods was deserted: Burger King was very busy. Whole Foods was deserted, Burger King was very busy. Whole Foods was deserted; Burger King was very busy. 6. Which of these sentences is correct? Star Market was deserted: everyone had stayed home. Star Market was deserted, everyone had stayed home. 7. Sort these sentences by deciding what type of punctuation mark needs inserting: a comma, a semicolon or a colon. Semicolon The game has gone into overtime however, I think our team will win. Farah emptied the trash Ander set the table. I shopped for the following items: five plants for doing my gardening a trowel, sturdy, resilient and shiny and a sticky, gooey lollipop. Colon We need the following items sugar, milk and eggs. There are three people who must attend Val, Sue and Laurie. I don't like going shopping it makes me feel depressed about what I already have. Comma(s) Although it's time to get up I want to lie in bed some more. That man the one with the red scarf is the person who tried to steal my purse. I went shopping and bought eggs milk and bread.