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 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. 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 For emphasis George told Lennie to hide at this place: the river. To introduce a quote He gave him a warning: “Don’t cause trouble.” To introduce a list Lennie loves all sorts of animals: mice, pups, and rabbits. After a salutation Dear George: Time It’s 8:30. 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 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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