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Victor Burnett

Victor Burnett. Semi-colon and colon . What is a semi-colon?. The punctuation mark (;) used to indicate a major division in a sentence where a more distinct separation is felt between clauses or items on a list than is indicated by a comma, as between the two clauses of a compound sentence.

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Victor Burnett

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  1. Victor Burnett Semi-colon and colon

  2. What is a semi-colon? • The punctuation mark (;) used to indicate a major division in a sentence where a more distinct separation is felt between clauses or items on a list than is indicated by a comma, as between the two clauses of a compound sentence. • Semi-colon has THREE uses

  3. First Use • The first appropriate use of the semicolon is to connect two related sentences. • Example – (complete sentence) ; (complete sentence) • My sister still rides her beach cruiser bicycle ; her toy Barbie's sit in a basket between the handlebars.

  4. Second Use • A semicolon can also team up with a transition—often a conjunction adverb to connect two sentences close in meaning. • Ex- (complete sentence) ; transition , (complete sentence) • My mom does not approve of her father cruising around town on a Harley motorcycle; however ,Grandpa has never cared what anyone thinks.

  5. Third Use • Finally, use the semicolon to avoid confusion when you have complicated lists of items. • Ex- (item) , more info ; (item) , more info ; and (item) • On a Harley motorcycle, my grandfather and his friends have traveled to Seattle, Washington ; San Diego, California; and Tempe, Arizona.

  6. Things to remember when using Semi-colons • The two main clauses that the semicolon joins should be closely related in meaning.

  7. Things to remember when using Semi-colons • Don't capitalize the word that follows the semicolon unless that word is a proper noun , one that is always capitalized.

  8. Things to remember when using Semi-colons • Limit your use of semicolons ; you should not scatter them throughout your writing . Semicolons are like aged wine , save them for special occasions

  9. Colon • The sign (:) used to mark a major division in a sentence, to indicate that what follows is an elaboration, summation, implication, etc., of what precedes; or to separate groups of numbers referring to different things, as hours from minutes in 5:30;  or the members of a ratio or proportion, as in 1 : 2 = 3 : 6.

  10. Colon Rules • Use the colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list of items when introductory words such as namely, for example, or that is do not appear. • A colon should not precede a list unless it follows a complete sentence; however, the colon is a style choice that some publications allow. • Capitalization and punctuation are optional when using single words or phrases in bulleted form. If each bullet or numbered point is a complete sentence, capitalize the first word and end each sentence with proper ending punctuation. The rule of thumb is to be consistent.

  11. Colon Rules • Use a colon instead of a semicolon between two sentences when the second sentence explains or illustrates the first sentence • Use the colon to introduce a direct quotation that is more than three lines in length

  12. Some Examples • You may be required to bring many items for this trip: sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing. • I want an assistant who can do the following: 
(a) input data,
(b) write reports, and
(c) complete tax forms.

  13. Quiz • Please take out a piece of paper

  14. Quiz • Semi-colon • America has much to accomplish; more than we realize. • The titles that medical paraprofessionals are given may differ; however, the complexity of their jobs are the same.

  15. Quiz • Colon • In order to qualify for this job you must be trained in the following : Microsoft Word , PowerPoint and Excel • My grocery store list included oranges:onions:juice: and carrots.

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