MS. Brito's Classes
Semicolon Rules1. A semicolon can be used to join two complete sentences (independent clauses), but only when the clauses are related in subject matter. Think of it as a substitution for the conjunction and. Example 1: Mary ate dinner; the dinner tasted exquisite. Example 2: By age 15, Ivan had cooked 300 meals; by age 20, he had cooked twice that amount. 2. A semicolon is used with certain conjunctions called conjunctive adverbs. Example 1: Mary ate dinner; however, she was hungry an hour later. Example 2: Mary's dinner was made with several spices; for example, the chicken was sprinkled with Cayenne pepper. 3. A semicolon is used to clarify a list of items when each item has punctuation within itself.Example: Mary's favorite dinner foods are chicken, including cayenne pepper chicken; salad, complete with Italian dressing; toast with garlic and butter; and soup, with scallions, cheese, and mushrooms. Colon Rules1. A colon is used when further explanation was added within the same sentence instead of dividing the information into two sentences. Think of the colon as the words, “for example.”Example 1: Further explanation of a description: Mary's dinner reminded her of the backyard: wonderful colors and interesting smells. Example 2: Further explanation of the meaning of a list (categorizing): Mary's dinner consisted of the following: salad, soup, chicken, and toast. Mary’s dinner did not include these ingredients: carrots, beets, or onions. Example 3: Further explanation of the significance of a quotation: The words Ivan spoke were very kind: "Mary, I made this dinner especially for you, dear." 2. A colon has practical uses in certain fields and careers. Ratio: Mary's ratio of carbohydrate intake to protein was 3:1. Titles with Subtitles: Mary enjoys reading the book Tastebud Heaven: Homemade Meals for the Distinguished Palette. City and Publisher in a Bibliography: New York: Norton, 1999 Hours and Minutes: Mary ate dinner at 9:12. Formal Letters: Dear Editor:??Organizing Information and Examples into Lists:Please contact the following newspapers: ................
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