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9th Grade
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Gabrielle Rivas
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Colons and Semicolons
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Refresher
Colons: Explain the first thought in more detail. List things
Semicolons: Link 2 new, but RELATED thoughts together to provide a specific meaning
** Think of the colon and semicolon as a line that separates the 2 thoughts**
**Analyze the 2 thoughts to determine which punctuation to use**
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THEY BOTH LINK TOGETHER PARTS OF A SENTENCE
Always linking complete thoughts (NO INCOMPLETE THOUGHTS)
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Multiple Choice
Is the red portion of the text an incomplete or complete thought: Mr. Filch fed his dog a treat; it wagged its tail happily.
Complete
Incomplete
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Multiple Choice
Is the red portion of the text an incomplete or complete thought: Until I learn how to braid hair, Andy won't let me work at his barber shop
Complete
Incomplete
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Multiple Choice
Is the red and blue text 1 or 2 complete thoughts: I accidentally dropped my bowling ball on Simba's foot; he still let me play, nonetheless
1 complete thought
2 complete thoughts
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Multiple Choice
Is the red and blue text 1 or 2 complete thoughts: Sarabi, conversely, doesn't like chocolate-covered strawberries.
1 complete thought
2 complete thoughts
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Multiple Choice
Is the red and blue text 1 or 2 complete thoughts: Harry Potter, meanwhile, painted on his canvas in class.
1 complete thought
2 complete thoughts
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When to use a colon:
You are adding to the original thought to explain it better
Provide more context about the first thought
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When to use a semicolon:
You are adding something new BUT related to the original thought.
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DO NOT CAPITALIZE THE FIRST WORD AFTER THE PUNCTUATION
Example- I have an idea: drive to the school and ask the admin team.
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Multiple Choice
Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? The stamps in Katniss Everdeen's collection are of great quality _they are also hard to find.
Colon
Semicolon
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Multiple Choice
Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? Some of the volunteers cared about the cause _others were just hoping to impress Jimmy.
Colon
Semicolon
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Multiple Choice
Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? My plan was straightforward _walk right up to Mickey Mouse and ask for his autograph.
Colon
Semicolon
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Multiple Choice
Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? This is the problem _ we need Marty's phone to record the video.
Colon
Semicolon
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