Colons & Semicolons
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9th Grade
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Megan Guinn
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Colons & Semicolons
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Rules for using colons:
Use a colon to mean "note what follows."
Use a colon before a list of items, especially after expressions such as the following and as follows.
Use a colon before a statement that explains or clarifies a preceding statement.
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RULE: Use a colon to mean "note what follows."
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RULE: Use a colon before a list of items, especially after expressions such as the following and as follows.
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RULE: Use a colon before a statement that explains or clarifies a preceding statement.
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Multiple Choice
Where should you put the colon in this sentence?
I made a list so that I would remember everything we needed toothpaste, milk, wax paper, and cat food.
after "needed"
after "remember"
the sentence is correct as is
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Rules for using semicolons:
Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related in thought are that are NOT joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a transitional word or expression.
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RULE: Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related in thought are that are NOT joined by a coordinating conjunction.
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RULE: Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a transitional word or expression.
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Multiple Choice
Where should you put the semicolon in this sentence?
The poems will be discussed in class meanwhile, we will be working on our research papers on our own time.
after "working"
after "class"
the sentence is correct as is
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