Analogies
??? : monologue :: musician : solo
actor
Is the following sentence correct? I enjoy the warm, toasty bread.
Yes
Where to put the colon? My sisters and I are really excited! We're going to Disneyland!
Where to put the semicolon? I know you don't like broccoli nevertheless, it is good for you.
broccoli;
A type of text that provides details or characteristics of something.
mouse : ??? :: remote : television
computer
Combine the information correctly: It was a boring car ride. It was a long car ride.
It was a long, boring car ride.
Where to put the colon? There are two choices at this time run away or fight.
time:
Where to put the semicolon? Dad is going bald. His hair is getting thinner and thinner.
bald;
A type of text that talks about similarities and differences between people, places, or things.
Compare and Contrast
cushion : couch :: shelf : ???
bookcase
My favorite food is spicy, Mexican food. Is this sentence correct?
Where to put the colon? We knew who would win the game the Leopards.
game:
Where to put the semicolon? We had too many fumbles. We lost the game.
fumbles;
The text gives information about a problem and offers a solution.
Problem Solution
scrub : clean :: weep : ???
cry
Combine the information: There was a troll under the bridge. The troll was mean. The troll was ugly.
There was a mean, ugly troll under the bridge.
Where to put the colon? Never forget this point think before you speak.
point:
Where to put the semicolon? I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
meal;
This text describes and event & the effects that follow.
Cause & Effect
dampen : ??? :: chill : freeze
soak
The teacher had a slow, boring, monotone voice.
Where to put the colon? Logan wanted to know why I hadn't responded to his text. I never received it.
text:
Where to put the semicolon? Let's go to Chick-fil-A. They have the best fries!
This text outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.
Order & Sequence/How To