Colons & Semicolons
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a colon?
Back
A colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a colon?
Back
Use a colon to introduce a list, a quote, or to emphasize a point.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a semicolon?
Back
Use a semicolon to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a correct use of a colon.
Back
I have three favorite fruits: apples, bananas, and oranges.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a correct use of a semicolon.
Back
I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
Back
A colon introduces or emphasizes, while a semicolon connects related independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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