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Colons & Semi-Colons

Colons & Semi-Colons. Colons & Semi-Colons. : ;. When do we use colons?. Use a colon after the greeting in a formal business letter Dear Judge Parker: Dear Mrs. Anderson:. Between numerals indicating time 8:30 pm 9:45 pm The bell will ring at 3:00 p.m. When do we use colons?.

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Colons & Semi-Colons

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  1. Colons & Semi-Colons

  2. Colons & Semi-Colons : ;

  3. When do we use colons? • Use a colon after the greeting in a formal business letter • Dear Judge Parker: • Dear Mrs. Anderson: • Between numerals indicating time • 8:30 pm 9:45 pm • The bell will ring at 3:00 p.m.

  4. When do we use colons? • To introduce a quotation, a sentence, or a question • Directly a voice in the corner rang out wild and clear: “I’ve got him! I’ve got him!” ~Mark Twain, Roughing It • To introduce a list • I’ve got all the proper equipment for the project: scissors, yarn, glue, and construction paper.

  5. DON’T use colons in these situations… • Between a verb and its object • INCORRECT-- Max has: a snowmobile, an ATV, and a canoe • CORRECT– Max has plenty of toys: a snowmobile, an ATV, and a canoe. • Between a preposition and its object. • INCORRECT– Dad watches a TV show about: cooking wild game. • CORRECT– Dad watches a TV show about a weird subject: cooking wild game.

  6. When do we use semi-colons? • To join or set off two independent clauses • A semi-colon can join two independent clauses together—it cannot be used between an independent and dependent clause! • We waited all day for the game to start; after three hours of rain delays, it finally began! • I did not call myself a poet; I told people I wrote poems. • I wanted to go to the game; it was the last one of the season. • I am faced with a difficult decision; however, I will make the decision that is best for me.

  7. Semi-Colon or Colon? • Kelly wants to play outside Kim wants to play inside. • You didn’t try your very best your marks went down this term. • If you go to the store, I’ll need golden apples unsalted butter whole wheat bread tomato soup and potatoes. • All students must: arrive on time complete all tasks follow the rules and be their best. • My mother planted roses the roses were all red.

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