how to use semicolon and colon in english sentences
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HOW TO USE SEMICOLON AND
COLON IN ENGLISH SENTENCES
There are many instances we use the punctuation wrong.
Because sometimes it is very confusing on how to use them.
THE SEMI-COLON
represents a break within a sentence that is stronger than
a comma,
but less final than a full stop.
It enables the you to avoid over use of the comma
and preserves the finality of the full stop.
where to use semicolon?
Semi-colons are used to separate items in a list and to link closely related sentences.
To separate items in a list:
Is when one or more items contain a comma.
For example:The speakers were: Dr Sally Meadows, Biology; Ms Gerri Taylor, Sociology; and Prof.
Julie Briggs, Chemistry.
Use a semicolon grammar
To link sentences which are closely related
Closely related sentences are often linked,
to emphasize their relationship,
and to vary the pace of the writing.
For use with otherwise, however, therefore…
used to link sentences which also use words such as
otherwise, however, therefore, as connectors.
sentences with semicolonsSuch as:
moreover, nevertheless, thus, besides, accordingly,
consequently, instead, hence.
Example:
I did not finish my homework; instead, I watched
the news.
So now the we know the rules for semicolons
For grammar colon rules
We use it for five things.
1.
At the end of an independent clause that is followed by a list.
2.When you are introducing a formal
statement or a quotation, you can use a colon in much the same way you would use a comma to do the same
job.
3.If you say something, and then you
feel like it needs to be restated, explained or clarified in another
independent clause, you can put a colon between them.
4.
For formal business letters, use a colon rather than a comma.
5.
When you write the time.
And that is how to use a colon in your sentence.
Now that we know their uses, never get confused with
colon punctuation and the semi-colon.
Make use of the colon checkerAvailable online.
When you are doubt…
Always remember…
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References:
•http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/punctuation/colons-semicolons-and-dashes.html
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