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Semicolon and colon

Semicolon and colon. Semicolon : one easy rule. Goes between two related sentences. That’s it. Can’t use a period?. You can’t use a semicolon. The best restaurant is Amici’s Frank’s is not as good. I have loved many women a few even loved me back. It is time to go they’re opening fire.

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Semicolon and colon

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  1. Semicolon and colon

  2. Semicolon: one easy rule • Goes between two related sentences. • That’s it.

  3. Can’t use a period? • You can’t use a semicolon.

  4. The best restaurant is Amici’s Frank’s is not as good. • I have loved many women a few even loved me back. • It is time to go they’re opening fire.

  5. A few sources of trouble • However • For example • Therefore

  6. 99% • Use a semicolon before “however” and a comma after • I love school however I hate math. • I could not save her however I tried. • I could not save her however I tried.

  7. Colon :

  8. Use the colon between • Introduction and list • A group and its members

  9. No! I love: long walks on the beach, romantic dinners, and quiet nights at home watching movies.

  10. Yes! The four most beautiful words in our common language: I told you so. I love long walks, romantic dinners, and movies at home. There are three choices in this life: be good, get good, or give up.

  11. Remember • Semicolon goes between two sentences • Colon goes before a complete list.

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