SEMICOLON AND COLON USE

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SEMICOLON AND COLON USE from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon Created by April Turner

USE A SEMICOLON Between two complete sentences. Each sentence on either side of the semicolon must be complete with its own subject and verb. Keep in mind that a semicolon functions the same way as a period and a capital letter. EXAMPLE: Please open the window; it is hot in here.

USE A SEMICOLON Between two complete sentences connected by words like however, therefore, consequently, nevertheless, and then. EXAMPLE: We are creating study guides to help students prepare for the tests; however, students’ scores are reflecting improvement.

USE A SEMICOLON Between items of a series that have internal commas. EXAMPLE: I bought an old, dilapidated chair; a marble top table, which was in beautiful condition; and a new, ugly white rug. EXAMPLE: We are thinking about moving to Omaha, Nebraska; Gainesville, Florida; or Memphis, Tennessee.

USE A COLON Between a complete sentence and a list or explanation, or preceding a long, formal quotation. Please note that a complete sentence must precede a colon. EXAMPLE: I hate this one course: English. (Yes, one item can constitute a list.) EXAMPLE: Defending free speech, Voltaire made this statement: “I may disagree with what you say, but I shall defend your right to say it.”

MORE EXAMPLES EXAMPLE: Ian was dissatisfied with the photos he had taken: all of them were out of focus. EXAMPLE: The reasons he cited for his success are as follows: integrity, industry, and a pleasant disposition. EXAMPLE: Three plays by William Shakespeare will be presented this summer: Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello.

WARNING! DO NOT PLACE A COLON IN THESE INSTANCES: DO NOT place a colon after namely or for example. DO NOT place a colon after a verb (are, include, etc.) unless the sentence ends with a verb (There are two things that make us what we are:). DO NOT place a colon after a preposition (such as, with, etc.)

LET’S PRACTICE!!! Your sentence seems to be well phrased, however, there are a few minor errors. Your sentence seems to be well phrased; however, there are a few minor errors. I am positive that you cannot resist this one appeal money. I am positive that you cannot resist this one appeal: money. My best friends are: Liz, Terese, and Tasia. My best friends are Liz, Terese, and Tasia. Mark Twain reflects on writing “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” Mark Twain reflects on writing: “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.”

More Practice!!! Nominations for the presidency included the names of Mrs. C. B. Jones, member of the Garden Club, Mrs. Alton Pesky, local librarian, and Miss Sonia Black, official of the League of Women Voters. Nominations for the presidency included the names of Mrs. C. B. Jones, member of the Garden Club; Mrs. Alton Pesky, local librarian; and Miss Sonia Black, official of the League of Women Voters. There were three reasons for his success, integrity, industry, and a good personality. There were three reasons for his success: integrity, industry, and a good personality.

Final Practice!!! My favorite television shows come on the History Channel, such as: History’s Mysteries and Modern Marvels. My favorite television shows come on the History Channel, such as History’s Mysteries and Modern Marvels. I love several subjects at school, namely: English and statistics. I love several subjects at school, namely English and statistics.