Semicolon
What is one rule for semicolons?
A semicolon is used to link two independent clauses together, and those independent clauses must be complete sentences.
A semicolon is also necessary before a conjunctive adverb (therefore, however, furthermore) and when making a list where the items themselves have commas (“Using Semicolons”).
What is one rule for colons?
A sign (:) used to mark a major division in a sentence
It could be used to start a list
A colon should be used between an independent clauses when the second sentence explains or expands on the first sentence.
Should there be a semicolon or colon in this sentence?
No
Where would the semicolon go in this sentence?
Call me tomorrow you can give me an answer then.
Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
True or False? Colons may be used to introduce lists.
True
Give an example of when you use a semicolon in a list
EX: I have lived in Charlotte, NC; San Francisco, CA; and Knoxville, TN.
If there are a group of words on either side of a semicolon, what kind of sentences do they have to be?
complete
Where should the colon go in this sentence? "I have three highlighters yellow, orange, and pink."
After highlighters
Can colons be used to introduce extended quotations?
Yes
Why does this have a semicolon?
The weather is nice today; therefore, I plan on going to the park.
Because therefore is a conductive adverb
Is this sentence correct?
I only want one thing for lunch: pizza.
yes
Are both of these sentences correct? If not what should be corrected
-She kept repeating; “I really want that car!”
-We had too many fumbles; we lost the game.
No, the first sentence is wrong, you need to have a colon instead of a semicolon.
She kept repeating: "I really want that car!"
Is this correct? Explain.
My house is very pretty; because it is made of bricks.
No, because is a subordinating conduction which means that it connects a subordinate clause to an independent clause.
When were colons first introduced?
3rd century
What year was the Semicolon first used?
1494