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When a ; and : are used in writing Semicolons & Colons When a ; and : are used in writing

The Difference ; A semicolon is used to divide up a sentence - - to tell the end of one sentence and the beginning of another. : A colon indicates that you have introduced what will follow - - a list of items, for example

What are the rules? Both the semi-colon and colon have some simple rules to follow. Basically, they each have three different rules to follow. Learn how they work in our writing…

Semicolons in a Compound Sentence Use a ; between parts (clauses) of a compound sentence when a conjunction isn’t used (BOYSFAN) He had an idea; it was a creative one. The teacher taught; the students learned; all were happy.

Semicolons with conjunctive advs. Use a ; before a conjunctive adverb like however, therefore, nevertheless, besides, thus, also, instead, hence, still, yet, so, moreover, etc. There must be a complete sentence before and after it to use a ; Remember to follow this adv. with a comma!

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::::::::::::::::::::::::: Colons – 3 rules #1 - to show something is to follow Please bring the following to class: pencil, paper, and textbooks. #2 - when writing a salutation of a business letter Dear Sir: Dear Ms. Brown: #3 - when using numerals to indicate time, volume, or page, etc. 3:30 Popular Science 8:81 :::::::::::::::::::::::::