1. When a ; and : are used in writing
Semicolons & Colons
When a ; and : are used in writing

2. The Difference ;
A semicolon is used to divide up a sentence - - to tell the end of one sentence and the beginning of another. :
A colon indicates that you have introduced what will follow - - a list of items, for example

3. What are the rules?
Both the semi-colon and colon have some simple rules to follow.
Basically, they each have three different rules to follow.
Learn how they work in our writing…

4. Semicolons in a Compound Sentence
Use a ; between parts (clauses) of a compound sentence when a conjunction isn’t used (BOYSFAN)
He had an idea; it was a creative one.
The teacher taught; the students learned; all were happy.

5. Semicolons with conjunctive advs.
Use a ; before a conjunctive adverb like however, therefore, nevertheless, besides, thus, also, instead, hence, still, yet, so, moreover, etc.
There must be a complete sentence before and after it to use a ;
Remember to follow this adv. with a comma!

6. Semicolons in a series
Use a ; between items in a series if there are commas
Student council officers are Mary, president; Joe, vice president; Bob, secretary; and Betty, treasurer.

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Colons – 3 rules
#1 - to show something is to follow
Please bring the following to class: pencil, paper, and textbooks.
#2 - when writing a salutation of a business letter
Dear Sir: Dear Ms. Brown:
#3 - when using numerals to indicate time, volume, or page, etc.
3:30 Popular Science 8:81
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