the purpose of a colon
Can be used to introduce a list
Can be used to join a list to a independent sentence
Used when writing down time
one of the purposes semicolons
join two independent sentences or separate items in a list
What word did caleb use to describe himself the first day?
Crusty
I brought everything I needed for the hike a water bottle, a flashlight, a map, and a rain jacket.
I brought everything I needed for the hike: a water bottle, a flashlight, a map, and a rain jacket.
I have a big test tomorrow I can’t go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
What is the word Xavier used to describe himself the second day during the icebreaker
xeno
We need to be at the train station by 630 in the morning if we want to catch the first train.
We need to be at the train station by 6:30 in the morning if we want to catch the first train.
She didn’t want to go to the party it was too crowded, too loud, and far too late in the evening for her taste.
She didn’t want to go to the party; it was too crowded, too loud, and far too late in the evening for her taste.
How old is flo?
25
The teacher gave us three instructions read carefully, answer clearly, and check your work before handing it in.
The teacher gave us three instructions: read carefully, answer clearly, and check your work before handing it in.
I have two favorite hobbies reading books that challenge my thinking and painting landscapes that calm my mind.
I have two favorite hobbies: reading books that challenge my thinking; and painting landscapes that calm my mind.
Where does Mr. Knippens spouse work?
At Utica University
Tomorrow’s schedule is simple wake up at 630 eat breakfast at 700 leave for school at 730 and start class at 800.
Tomorrow’s schedule is simple: wake up at 6:30, eat breakfast at 7:00, leave for school at 7:30, and start class at 8:00.
I packed my bag with everything I needed for the trip a flashlight, which might come in handy at night a map, in case I got lost and some snacks for the road.
I packed my bag with everything I needed for the trip: a flashlight, which might come in handy at night; a map, in case I got lost; and some snacks for the road.
Whos fell asleep the most in one class period
Jihad
Who is Samson?
Alpha zombie from 28 years later