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What’s the difference between a colon and a semi colon? 1 st difference: The purpose of a colon is to introduce or define something 2 nd difference: when joining two things, you use a semi colon to join things of equal weight, whereas you can use a colon to join things of equal or unequal weight. You can use either a semicolon or a colon to join two main clauses, but you can only use a colon to join a main clause with a noun. Ex: Bryan missed only one friend : Chen. *You couldn't use a semicolon in that sentence because the two parts are unequal.

Semicolons v. You may ask what is a semicolon? Well a semicolon has multiple uses. v It can Join two separate clauses, Separate a list that contains commas and separate two independent clauses. v. Yet most common way to use a semicolon is connecting two independent clause

Strategies AVOIDING: v Don't use with conjunction word unless you use instead of a comma Example: don’t use with; , and , but , or , nor , for , so , yet ADDRESSING: v When you want to form a bond with two statements that are similar or contrasted. Example: I eat vegetables; it strengthens my immune system to be healthy.

Colons v Now your wondering how to use the colon v The colon is to indicate that what follows it is an explanation or elaboration of what proceeds v IN other words a Colon are us to separate a list with in a sentence like; a grocery list in a sentence. v Also they are to separate: • The place of publication and the publisher in a bibliographic entry. • Titles and subtitles • To express time • To cite a law or biblical passage • To end a salutation v As well to:

Colon rules/ strategies Rule 1 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. Ex: I need to buy: sugar, cereal, peanut butter, and oatmeal from the grocery store. Rule 2 A colon should not precede a list unless it follows a complete sentence; however, the colon is a style choice that some publications allow. Rule 1 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. Ex: if you want to make a good impression on your first date you should : a) Dress nice b) Have good manners c) Smell good

Colon rules Rule 3 Capitalization and punctuation are optional when usingle words or phrases in bulleted form. If each bullet or numbered point is a complete sentence, capitalize the first word and each sentence with proper ending punctuation. You should be consistent. NON capital For ex: I want a computer that can do the following: (a) play videos, (b) play music, (c) and has programs. Capital You must bring the following items for the camping trip: (a) Pepper spray for protection. (b) Food to eat. (c) Tent to sleep in.

Colon rules Rule 4: Use a colon instead of a semicolon, when two sentences are illustrating and not trying to be connected with same meaning. If only one sentence follows the colon, DON’T capitalize the first word of the new sentence. If two or more sentences follow the colon, capitalize the first word of each sentence following. Ex: I enjoy reading: novels by Paula Danziger they are my favorite. Ex: Tomato sauce is used to make spaghetti: It gives the pasta a good flavor. It also makes the dish a lot more colorful. Rule 5: Use the colon to introduce a direct quotation that is more than three lines in length. In this situation, leave a blank line above and below the quoted material. Single space the long quotation. Ex: The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote in the first chapter: Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light. Her father was in “hyper mode” again where nothing could calm him down.

Colon rules Rule 6 Use the colon to follow the salutation of a business letter even when addressing someone by his/her first name. Never use a semicolon after a salutation. A comma is used after the salutation for personal correspondence. For ex: Dear Mr. Moberly:

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Which Colon is it? Instructions: 1 vs. 1 action. There will be a sentence on the board, the two players will need to decide if you use a colon or a semi colon. The winner gets a prize.

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