Semicolons/Colons Flashcards

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Use a semicolon between independent clauses if they are joined by…

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…F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.

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A semicolon can separate…

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…independent clauses closely related in meaning

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Use a colon before _____ especially after ______________.

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A list of items

Expressions like “as follows” or “the following”

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Use a colon after the _________ of a formal letter.

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Salutation

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