Colons and Semi Colons. : ;

Colons : Colons are used in the following situations: 1. Introduction of a definition - People: (noun) human beings, as distinguished from animals or other beings. 2. For explanations: - I will tell you how to eat with your mouth closed: close your mouth then chew.

3. Between the title and the sub title of a book or article: - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones 4. To show lists or series that follow: - The Semi-finals are to be held at the following grounds: Patterson Park and Sam Davis Park.

Worksheet 1. Peter wants to play outside he loves being outdoors in the summer. 2. I think I’ll go to the 9 00 PM movie later. 3. I’ve been to four countries Canada, United States of America, Australia and China.

4. I dislike healthy foods nuts, fruits, and vegetables. 5. The ingredients are as follows salt, pepper, popcorn and seasoning.

Answers 1. Peter wants to play outside : he loves being outdoors in the summer. 2. I think I’ll go to the 9 : 00 PM movie later. 3. I’ve been to four countries : Canada, United States of America, Australia and China.

4. I dislike healthy foods : nuts, fruits, and vegetables. 5. The ingredients are as follows : salt, pepper, popcorn and seasoning.

Semi- Colons ; Semi Colons are used in the following situations: 1. To provide a pause in a sentence linking clauses: - I went to the swimming pool; I was told it was closed because someone had an accident. 2. Between independent clauses linked with a phrase or a conjunctive adverb - I like to eat pigs; however, I don't like to be eaten by them.

Semi- Colons ; 3. To separate series of items containing commas: - Several fast food restaurants can be found in each of Sydney, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Los Vegas, U.S.A; and Auckland, New Zealand.

Worksheet 1. Eating healthy helps you lose weight staying fit keeps you healthy. 2. My dog hates dog food he loves eating my dinner. 3. I hate doing math homework I love doing art homework.

4. I don’t like orange soda I much prefer a cola. 5. The only people I know in this town are: John, the mechanic Peter, my next door neighbor Reece, my long lost old school friend and Joanne, my dentist.

Answers 1. Eating healthy helps you lose weight ; staying fit keeps you healthy. 2. My dog hates dog ; food he loves eating my dinner. 3. I hate doing math homework ; I love doing art homework.

4. I don’t like orange soda ; I much prefer a cola. 5. The only people I know in this town are: John, the mechanic ; Peter, my next door neighbor ; Reece, my long lost old school friend and Joanne, my dentist.