Colon And Semicolon Rules

Question 1

Colon 1

Answer 1

Use a colon before a list only if it is introduced by an independent clause

EX my brother is doing a project about several famous women: Susan B. Anthony, Oprah Winfrey, and Margarat Thatcher

Question 2

Colon 2

Answer 2

Use a colon before a long formal statement or direct quote
EX
Abraham Lincoln said these famous words: “Fourscore and seven years ago…”

Question 3

Colon 3

Answer 3

Use a colon between full sentences when the second explains or restates the first
EX He has many talents: He writes, acts, and draws

Question 4

Colon rule 4

Answer 4

Use a Colon for time, between chapter and verse in the Bible, between title and subtitle, and after a business letter greeting
Example

Question 5

; Rule number one

Answer 5

Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related in thought and that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction parentheses fan always

Owning a horse is a big responsibility; a horse requires training, grooming, and regular exercise.

Question 6

; Rule number two

Answer 6

Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression.
Conjunctiveadverb‘s: accordingly, besides, however, nevertheless, otherwise, therefore
Transitional expressions: other words, for example, for instance, in fact
Example: the LDHS basketball team was ready for sectionals; however, the coach wanted them to attend extra practices.

Question 7

; Rule three

Answer 7

Use a semicolon between items in a series if the items contained,
Example: please see one of the high school teachers, such as Miss town, Spanish; miss piggy, special education; Mr. McNeil us, social studies; or Miss Mae, English.