Colons and semicolons
What is a colon
a symbol that introduces a list of phrases or a quotation, or joins two clauses when the second clause emphasizes or illustrates the first
What is the conjunction in this sentence? "I wanted to go, but I had too much homework."
But
What is the preposition in the sentence: "The book is on the table"?
on
Everything about the party was perfect.
was change and put were
What is the correct way to start a formal letter?
ear [Title] [Last Name]
How we use a colon
Use a colon to introduce a list, especially after a statement that uses words such as these, the following, or as follows.
Which word is a conjunctive adverb in the sentence: "However, he didn’t complete his homework on time."
However
prepositional phrase
a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun called the object of the preposition
If the subject is a singular indefinite pronoun, the verb must be
singular
what is a formal letter
Is a letter that you write for something siriously and important like your university
Which punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction?
Semicolon
Wat is a conjunctive adverb
an adverb used to clarify the relationship between clauses of equal weight in a sentence
I made lasagna for Juan and she.correct
her for she
If the subject is some, all, any, most, or none,
we will determine if it is singular or plural with the context
How do you sign off a formal letter?
sincerily
What punctuation mark can replace a comma and a conjunction when linking independent clauses
semicolon
Identify the conjunction in the sentence: "She studied hard for the test, and she passed with flying colors."
and
I dream about biking along the coast with Rose. correct
change rose for her
If the subject is a plural indefinite pronoun, the verb must be
plural
What is an appropriate subject line for a formal email?
Request for information
Which punctuation mark is used before a list, explanation, or quotation?
Colon
What is the role of "therefore" in the sentence: "The weather was terrible; therefore, we decided to stay inside"?
Conjuctive adverb
Is that the politician you voted for in the election? correct
whom change for the politican
if the verb is plural
is without s
Which phrase would you use to thank someone at the end of a letter?
Thank you for your time and consideration.