Semicolons and Colons Copy I think the difference

Semicolons and Colons • Copy: I think the difference between a semicolon and a colon is _______. • We’ll check if you were right at the end of the notes.

; ; ; Semicolons ; ; ; • Major rules for semicolons 1. To join two RELATED independent thoughts. • MUST have a complete thought on each side (99%) • Complete ; complete = CORRECT • EX: George told Lennie not to speak; Lennie agreed. 2. With a conjunctive adverb (C. A. ) and comma • • • EX: He likes to pet things; thus, he likes rabbits. Common C. A. ’s: also, finally, however, instead, meanwhile, next, still, then, therefore, thus, ETC. NEED A COMMA after these words

: : : Colons : : : • Major rules for colons 1. For emphasis • George told Lennie to hide at this place: the river. 2. To introduce a quote • He gave him a warning: “Don’t cause trouble. ” 3. To introduce a list • Lennie loves all sorts of animals: mice, pups, and rabbits. 4. After a salutation • Dear George: 5. Time • It’s 8: 30. 6. Subtitles • Star Wars: Episode 1 Colons need a complete sentence to the LEFT. • Complete: incomplete • Complete: complete Both = correct

Wrong usages • Colons at least need a complete sentence to the LEFT – Wrong: • My favorite foods are: Mexican, Italian, and Chinese. • Colons and semicolons are NOT interchangeable • Check your answer to the beginning question now. What was new to you?

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