PPT-Colons & Semicolons Semicolons

A semicolon tells the reader to pause longer than you would for a comma not quite as long as you would for a period Semicolons are primarily used in compound sentences The semicolon takes the place of the comma and the conjunction joining the independent clauses. They serve as conjunctions and indicate how the emphasis is distributed This worksheet covers some of the most common uses of colons and semicolons Colon The colon indicates the emphasis is to be on what follows it The colon acts as a sign saying Look at the following sentence:. A woman without her man is nothing.. Write it down. Over the course of the lesson we will look at punctuation to see how it changes meaning and how it creates different effects.. Modern France. History 172. Modern France. Decolonisation . a. nd. The Algerian War. (1954-1962). Algeria –. not just a colony. Under Ottoman rule for more than 300 years. Conquered by Charles X. 1830. 314 - 977 - 3484 Colons and Semicolons Semicolons… 1. Complete sentence; complete sentence . Connect complete sentences that are closely related . Strawberry French toast is my favorite bre SEMICOLONS. The big game is tomorrow. ;. I’m mentally prepared.. Everyone else in my family excels in a particular sport. ;. I seem to be the only exception.. The river is rising rapidly. ;. it is expected to crest by noon.. Using Colons to Introduce a list. For our class, we had to interview the following experts. :. an economist, a scientist, and a doctor.. Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a lit of items. Use commas to separate three or more items.. Writing Test. Semi-colons and Colons. Semi-colons. Used to combine sentences. Must have 2 independent clauses. No conjunctions. EX: My favorite types of movies are comedies and fantasies; I also like horror movies.. The super commas. ;. Rules for Semi-Colon Usage. A semicolon can . join two clauses using transitional words. . like however, otherwise. , therefore, subsequently, in addition etc.. A semicolon is stronger than a comma.. Contents. Part I……………………….When to use a semi-colon. Part II……………………….When to use a colon. Part III……………………….Semi-colon and Colon . comparisons. . and . Conjunctive Adverbs. What is a semicolon?. The semicolon is a punctuation mark.. It looks like this . . ;. It is located on most keyboards two keys left of Enter.. The semicolon…. …connects independent clauses (complete sentences).. The glue that helps hold sentences together. COLON-IZING Your Writing. A . colons are used . to introduce . more . information about something mentioned earlier in the sentence. . Shannon brought one thing: a stethoscope.. Colons and Semi-Colons. LO To learn how to use colons and semi-colons to structure sentences. Colons and Semi-Colons. Good writing depends partly on the correct use of capital letters, full stops and commas; however the appropriate use of colons and semi-colons can take your writing to a whole new level.. Grammar Notes. Semicolons. 618.1 To Join Two Independent Clauses. Use a . semicolon. to join two or more closely related independent clauses that are not connected with a coordinating conjunction. Remember: independent clauses can stand alone as a separate sentence.. When to Use Colons. To add emphasis to the second clause in a . sentence. To . introduce . a list, a . quotation, or . another . idea . after . an independent clause. To . end a business letter greeting.