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8 th Grade ELA

 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.

 Between two complete sentences connected by words like however, therefore, consequently, nevertheless, and then (NOT WITH FANBOYS).  EXAMPLE: We are creating study guides to help students prepare for the tests; however, students’ scores are reflecting improvement.

 Between items of a lengthy 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 to emphasize a single item or idea I love this one subject: English. She was only worried about one thing: escape. EXAMPLE: Ian was dissatisfied with the photos he had taken: all of them were out of focus.

 To introduce a list of items  When using a colon for this purpose, you must only place the colon after a noun or pronoun, not after a verb!  EXAMPLE: Three plays by William Shakespeare will be presented this summer: Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello.  The reasons he cited for his success are as follows: integrity, industry, and a pleasant disposition.

 After the formal greeting in a business letter  Dear Ms. Cucchiara:  Dear Captain Smith:  To whom it may concern:

 Between hours and minutes in expressions of time  The test is at 3:00, not 3:30.

 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.)

 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.”

 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.

 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 including 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.