2. Semicolons and Colons
Copy: I think the difference between a semicolon and a colon is _____________.
We’ll check if you were right at the end of the notes.

3. ; ; ; Semicolons ; ; ; Major rules for semicolons
To join two RELATED independent thoughts.
MUST have a complete thought on each side (99%)
Complete ; complete = CORRECT
EX: George told Lennie not to speak; Lennie agreed.
With a conjunctive adverb (C.A.) and comma
EX: He likes to pet things; thus, he likes rabbits.
Common C.A.’s: also, finally, however, instead, meanwhile, next, still, then, therefore, thus, ETC.
NEED A COMMA after these words

4. : : : Colons : : : Major rules for colons For emphasis
George told Lennie to hide at this place: the river.
To introduce a quote
He gave him a warning: “Don’t cause trouble.”
To introduce a list
Lennie loves all sorts of animals: mice, pups, and rabbits.
After a salutation
Dear George:
Time
It’s 8:30.
Subtitles
Star Wars: Episode 1
Colons need a complete sentence to the LEFT.
Complete: incomplete
Complete: complete
Both = correct

5. Wrong usages Colons at least need a complete sentence to the LEFT
My favorite foods are: Mexican, Italian, and Chinese.
Colons and semicolons are NOT interchangeable
Check your answer to the beginning question now. What was new to you?

6. WriteSource Workbook Please remove pages 21-24 and complete.
Due in 25 minutes so that we can discuss.