Semicolons
What is the definition of a semicolon?
What is connects two closely related independent clauses which are not joined by a coordinating conjunction?
What is the definition of colon?
What is, used to introduce lists, explanations, clarifications, sequences, or conclusions.
I have a meeting at 2 P.M. (?) please be there on time.
What is semicolon? It separates two independent clauses.
Decide what punctuation should be used and where it should be placed in the following sentence.
The concert was amazing, featuring talented musicians the audience was captivated throughout.
What is The concert was amazing, featuring talented musicians; the audience was captivated throughout.
The semicolon connects two related independent clauses in a
___ and ___ relationship?
What is cause and effect?
Is the colon in the following sentence used correctly?
She had two choices: to stay and confront the issue or leave and avoid the confrontation.
What is yes? The colon introduces conclusions.
The man only had one thing left to do (?) conquer his fears and take the leap!
What is colon? It is used to emphasize or provide a conclusion.
Which of the following sentences properly used its punctuation.
1. She had three goals for the day; finish her assignment, go to the gym, and catch up on her reading.
2. The cat sat on the windowsill; watching the raindrops fall outside.
3. He enjoyed various outdoor activities: hiking, biking, and kayaking.
What is sentence number 3? The first sentence should be a colon. The second sentence should be a comma.
True or false? Semicolons are used between two complete sentences which are already linked by words like and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
What is False?
Semicolons connect sentences which are NOT already linked by words like and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
True or False? Colons are not intended to be used for lists of items.
He was asked to bring condiments to the picnic (?) ketchup, mustard, and relish.
What is colon? It is a list of items.
Decide what punctuation is necessary and place it correctly in the following sentence.
The sun was setting the sky painted in hues of orange and pink.
The sun was setting; the sky painted in hues of orange and pink.