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Colons 1
Semicolons 1
Colons 2
Semicolons 2
Mixed Review
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Where should a colon go in this sentence? I told Taylor Swift to meet us at the party at 900.
*Between 9 and 00* I told Taylor Swift to meet us at the party at 9:00. Why? Because colons are used to format time this way.
100
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? On our vacation we’re going to go to Springfield, Idaho San Diego, California and Hanoi, Vietnam
*Notice how the semicolons are placed* On our vacation we’re going to go to Springfield, Idaho; San Diego, California; and Hanoi, Vietnam Why? Semicolons could be used to separate lists that contain more than(more than) one comma in them.
100
Where should a colon go in this sentence? The movie starts at 3 00pm, so i’d hurry up if I were you.
*Between 3 and 00* The movie starts at 3:00pm, so i’d hurry up if I were you. Why? Colons can be used for properly telling time.
100
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? I'm not hungry you can save my food for later.
*After "hungry"* I’m not hungry; you can save my food for later. Why? Semicolons can be used to extend a sentence or narrow the gap between them. It’s like as if the sentences are way to short to be on their own(not to be confused with using a colon to separate an introductory statement from explaination).
100
Where should a colon go in this sentence? The shoes that I collect include the following vans, converse, and jordans.
*After following* The shoes that I collect include the following: vans, converse, and jordans. Why? Colons can be used to introduce a series of items(aka lists).
200
Where should a colon go in this sentence? "All the things I ate included cake, sushi, n’ fish."
*After "included"* "All the things I ate included: cake, sushi, n’ fish." Why? Colons can be used to introduce a series of items.
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Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? I’m going to to the mall I absolutely, positively have to buy all those clearances.
*After "mall"* I’m going to to the mall; I absolutely, positively have to buy all those clearances. Why? Semicolon can be used to shorten the gap between two closely linked sentences.
200
Where should a colon go in this sentence? The things I need for this weekend include the following nutella, a warm blanket, and netflixs.
*After "following"* The things I need for this weekend include the following: nutella, a warm blanket, and netflixs. Why? Colons can be used to introduce a series of items(aka lists).
200
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? Call me tomorrow you can give me an answer then.
*After "tomorrow"* Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then. Why? Semicolons can be used to extend a sentence or narrow the gap between them. It’s like as if the sentences are way to short to be on their own(not to be confused with using a colon to separate an introductory statement from explaination).
200
What can be used to extend a sentence or narrow the gap between them? Hint: It’s like as if the sentences are way too short(but not incomplete) to be on their own.
Semicolons
300
Where should a colon go in this sentence? He was really happy The boy got to ride the bus he almost missed.
*Between "happy" and "the"* He was really happy: The boy got to ride the bus he almost missed. Why? Colons can be use for separating an introductory statement from and explanation.
300
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? It’s an all you can eat buffet however, this doesn't mean that the food will last forever.
*After "buffet"* It’s an all you can eat buffet; however, this doesn't mean that the food will last forever. Why? Semicolons can be used before a transitional phrases.
300
Where should a colon go in this sentence? The author of Colons for Dummies, Dr. JJ Fox, wrote in the first chapter Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah...you get the point.
*After "chapter"* The author of Colons for Dummies, Dr. JJ Fox, wrote in the first chapter: Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah...you get the point. Why? Colons can be used instead of a comma only when introducing really long quotes(no need for quotation marks).
300
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? Everything is on sale therefore, the prices are lower than before!
*After "sale"* Everything is on sale; therefore, the prices are lower than before! Why? Semicolons can be used before a transitional phrases.
300
What can be used instead of a comma only when introducing really long quotes(no need for quotation marks).
Colon
400
Where should a colon go in this sentence? I was promoted my accomplishments at work earned me the new title of being manager.
*After "promoted"* I was promoted: my accomplishments at work earned me the new title of being manager. Why? Colons can be use for separating an introductory statement from and explanation.
400
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? Before this movie is over, and it seems like in a couple of minutes, make sure you meet us back at the mall and make sure that is something you will not forget.
*After "mall"* Before this movie is over, and it seems like in a couple of minutes, make sure you meet us back at the mall and make sure that is something you will not forget. Why?Semicolons may be used between independent clauses(complete sentences) joined by connectors such as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or more commas appear in the first clause.
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Where should a colon go in this sentence? The author of How To Be Brainwashed, Peeta Mellark, wrote in his introduction Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.
*After "introduction"* The author of How To Be Brainwashed, Peeta Mellark, wrote in his introduction: Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.
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Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? I’m going on tour at Tokyo, Japan Paris, France and Lakewood, Colorado.
*Notice how the semicolons are placed* I’m going on tour at Tokyo, Japan; Paris, France; and Lakewood, Colorado. Why? Semicolons can be used in a list that contain more than one comma in the list.
400
What may be used between independent clauses(complete sentences) joined by connectors such as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or more commas appear in the first clause.
Semicolons
500
Where should a colon go in this sentence? Dear Mr. Business Our business is finished. - Bob B. Businesson
*Right after "Dear Mr. Business" Dear Mr. Business: Our business is finished. - Bob B. Businesson Why? Colons must be used for separating the salutation(introduction) from the body in a business letter, instead of a comma.
500
Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? When I eating here, and it looks like that it will be soon, I'll be glad to help you finish your food and that is a promise I will not break!
*In between "food" and "and"* When I eating here, and it looks like that it will be soon, I'll be glad to help you finish your food; and that is a promise I will not break! Why? Semicolons may be used between independent clauses(complete sentences) joined by connectors such as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or more commas appear in the first clause.
500
Where should a colon go in this sentence? Dear business man This is a business letter for you: It’s about the business you wanted to talk about. Business is good; nothing non-business happened. In fact, the top three most reported things include: fun business, cool business, and money making business. These reports come from Area 51, Nevada; Seattle, Washington; and Arland, Texas. The writer, Bill Beeswax, once said: Business is not business, unless you business the business. After the business is finished, and all the thing is all business, you should be happy to have finished the business; and that is something you a true business man will never forget! I like this quote; however, Bill as said many great things. Hopefully I can see you at the business convention at 4:00am, this Saturday! Thanks for reading. Reread my letter from the top if you feel like you missed something. - Bobby B. Businesson
*After "man"* Dear business man: Why? Colons must be used for separating the salutation(introduction) from the body in a business letter, instead of a comma.
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Where should a semicolon go in this sentence? I have to take a test I should practice some problems.
*After "test"* I have to take a test; I should practice problems. Why? Semicolons can be used to extend a sentence or narrow the gap between them. It’s like as if the sentences are way to short to be on their own(not to be confused with using a colon to separate an introductory statement from explaination).
500
What is a semi colon made up of?
Dot(period) and comma.