NumihanaJoin the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to draw a castle. We needed more time.
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ENGLAND YEAR 6 · ENGLISH · Punctuation
Join clauses with a semicolon.
Join two related independent clauses with a semicolon.
Numihana · England Year 6 · English
Join clauses with a semicolon
Practice sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Join two related independent clauses with a semicolon.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We could not close the lid. The lesson was over.
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Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to find a feather. We needed more time.
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Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We could not paint the fence. The lesson was over.
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Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to take a seat. We needed more time.
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Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to open the cupboard. We needed more time.
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Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to take a break. We needed more time.
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Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to lift the crate. We needed more time.
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Numihana · England Year 6 · English
Join clauses with a semicolon
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Join two related independent clauses with a semicolon.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to draw a castle. We needed more time.
We wanted to draw a castle; we needed more time.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We could not close the lid. The lesson was over.
We could not close the lid; the lesson was over.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to find a feather. We needed more time.
We wanted to find a feather; we needed more time.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We could not paint the fence. The lesson was over.
We could not paint the fence; the lesson was over.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to take a seat. We needed more time.
We wanted to take a seat; we needed more time.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to open the cupboard. We needed more time.
We wanted to open the cupboard; we needed more time.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to take a break. We needed more time.
We wanted to take a break; we needed more time.
Join the related independent clauses with a semicolon. Keep this order.
We wanted to lift the crate. We needed more time.
We wanted to lift the crate; we needed more time.
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Both clauses must make sense on their own. Use a semicolon between them.
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English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation · Year 6 · Independent clause boundaries
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