Year 6 · English

Punctuate Independent Clauses

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Focus on using semicolons and colons to join clauses. Start with “Understand How to Use Colons”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 6 learners practise using semicolons and colons to join clauses.

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Understand How to Use Colons
Understand How To Use Colons and Semicolons
Understand How To Use Semicolons
Understand the Correct Use of the Dash
Use Colons Correctly to Add Further Information
Use Semicolons Correctly
Use Semicolons in a List
Use Semicolons to Replace Conjunctions

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