Semi Colon, Colon Flashcards

1
Q

Semicolons join — when taking place of a period

A

2 closely related independent clauses with no coordinating conjunction

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2
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Semicolons link tow independent clauses when

A

The second clause begins with a conjunctive verb

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3
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Conjunctive verb

A

Therefore, moreover, consequently, however, for example, nevertheless, as a result, unfortunately, on the other hand, furthermore, meanwhile (semicolon comes before)

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4
Q

Semi colons seperate

A

Items in a list that have internal punctuation

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5
Q

Colon signals what

A

Reader to pay attention to what follows like example clarification list or quotation

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6
Q

Don’t put a colon

A

After a clause is it is not a complete sentence

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