It’s like they are winking at us or something… ;) Semicolons It’s like they are winking at us or something… ;)

Use a Semicolon When… You are combining two independent clauses without using a conjunction Independent clauses pass the “I know that” test Conjunctions = FANBOYS I would like to go to the shoe store; sparkly purple shoes are on sale. I would like to go to the store; for sparkly purple shoes are on sale.

Use a Semicolon When… You have two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression Commonly used Transitional Expressions As a result In spite of For example For instance In fact Commonly used Conjunctive Adverbs Accordingly However Also Nevertheless Indeed Next Otherwise furthermore For more of these see pg 804

Use a Semicolon: I meant to be on time to the meeting; however, my car ran out of gas and I had to walk the last 3 miles to the conference center. Monica has the measles; therefore, I will be taking over the role of Wendy in our production of Peter Pan.

Use a Semicolon When… You are joining two independent clauses that contain commas with a conjunction I like to eat pizza, pasta, and potatoes; but Jane likes to eat eggplant, tomatoes, and artichokes. You have several items in a series that contain commas Before I turn 30, I would like to visit Paris, France; Orlando, Florida; and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Colons: Note what follows

Use a Colon: Literally after the word “follows” or “following” The criteria for this assignment are as follows: introductory paragraph, strong support, and clever concluding thoughts Do NOT put colons between verbs/prepositions and their objects! Yesterday I cleaned: the bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room. My cat likes to sit on top of the: mantle, couch, and cabinets

Use a Colon: Before a long, formal statement or quotation Generally for quotes longer than four lines (they are separated out anyway…) When explaining, restating, or clarifying a preceding statement Eggplants are awesome: they can be roasted, fried, or sautéed and they always taste great.

Use a Colon: In conventional situations Time It’s 11:30! Between biblical chapters and verses Romans 16:19 Between titles and subtitles The Silver Stag: A discussion of symbolism in the Harry Potter series After the salutation in a business letter To whom it may concern:

Practice Makes Perfect! :) ;) Ex 1 pg 805-806 Ex 2 pg 808-809