Lets Review Semicolons and Colons Semicolons Use a

Let’s Review! Semicolons and Colons

Semicolons � Use a semicolon to separate two complete sentences that are not joined by a conjunction. › REMEMBER: The sentences MUST BE RELATED! Example: Bryce likes to read fiction books; Carlee likes to read non-fiction.

Semicolons � Use semicolons to separate items in a series when the items contain commas. Examples: I was born on May 4 th, 1999; my brother was born on May 5 th, 2002; and my sister was born on May 6 th, 2003. We will be visiting Fort Worth, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Destin, Florida.

Colons � Use a colon before a list of items › Look for keywords such as LIST, THE FOLLOWING, or AS FOLLOWS Example: You should have the following when you come to class: paper, pencil, book, agenda, and library book. Be sure to pack these items for our trip: toothbrush, toothpaste, pajamas, pants, and shirts.

Colons � Use a colon to add needed information to the preceding statement. › Remember: PRECEDING means comes before! Examples: I go to the same place every summer for vacation: Estes Park, Colorado. By this time in the school year, we are all thinking about one thing: summer vacation.

Colon � Use a colon in a salutation if the situation is formal or professional. Examples: Dear Mr. Kirk: Dear Dr. Glass: To Whom It May Concern: