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Inspire English 8 Unit 1 Section 7 - (:),(;)

Inspire English 8 Unit 1 Section 7 - (:),(;)

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10th Grade

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​Colons introduce a list, a quote or formal statement, a restatement, or an explanation .

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A colon may be used between two independent clauses when the second clause explains or restates the first clause.

​Introducing a restatement or explanation

Introducing a quotation or formal statement.

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Colon

Semicolons join independent clauses and items in a series.

------​Use the semicolon to connect two independent clauses or a series of items.

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Semicolon

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  1. Connect 2 independent clauses

    • the 1st clause is MORE IMPORTANT than the 2nd clause

    • ​the 2nd clause gives REASONS

Colon

  1. Connect 2

Semicolon

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  1. Connect 2 independent clauses

    • the 1st clause is MORE IMPORTANT than the 2nd clause

    • ​the 2nd clause gives REASONS, EXPLANATIONS, or EXAMPLES (LIST)

Colon

  1. Connect 2

Semicolon

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Colon

  1. Connect 2

Semicolon

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​Colons introduce a list, a quote or formal statement, a restatement, or an explanation .

​

A colon may be used between two independent clauses when the second clause explains or restates the first clause.

​Introducing a restatement or explanation

Introducing a quotation or formal statement.

​

​

Colon

Semicolons join independent clauses and items in a series.

------​Use the semicolon to connect two independent clauses or a series of items.

​

Semicolon

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