Colons to separate independent clauses where the second explains the first - fluency and reasoning

Various fluency and reasoning type tasks related to colons used to separate independent clauses where the second clause explains the first clause.

1. Inserting a colon between two independent clauses used in a sentence. (5 sentences)

2. Explain why a sentence is incorrect. (Capital letter used after colon)

3. Explain why a sentence needs a colon.

4. Identify which of 4 sentences uses a colon correctly.

5. Tick one of 4 boxes to show the correct place for a colon in a sentence.

6. Explain why the second clause in a sentence is not appropriate. (It does not explain the first clause)

7. Explain why a sentence is incorrect. (The conjunction because is used after the colon)

8. Tick one of 3 options to show which independent clause would be appropriate to finish a sentence of one independent clause followed by a colon.

9. Complete a sentence with an independent clause of the child’s choosing.

10. Complete a sentence with an independent clause of the child’s choosing.

Two A4 sheets.