Colon/Semicolon

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What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, an explanation, or to emphasize a point.

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What is the primary function of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

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You need to buy the following: milk, eggs, and bread.

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Provide an example of a sentence that correctly uses a semicolon without a conjunctive adverb.

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The sun was setting; the sky turned orange.

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What punctuation mark is used before a conjunctive adverb when connecting two independent clauses?

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A semicolon is used before a conjunctive adverb.

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Identify the punctuation needed in the following sentence: 'I have three pets ___ a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.'

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A colon is needed: 'I have three pets: a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.'

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon introduces lists or explanations, while a semicolon connects related independent clauses.

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What punctuation should be used to separate items in a complex list?

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Semicolons should be used to separate items in a complex list.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a semicolon correctly?

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I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I enjoy reading I also like writing.'

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It should be: 'I enjoy reading; I also like writing.'