colon and semicolon

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What is a colon?

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A colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a colon?

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Use a colon before a list, a quote, or to explain something that follows.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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Example of a sentence using a colon.

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I need the following items: bread, milk, and eggs.

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Example of a sentence using a semicolon.

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

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon introduces information, while a semicolon connects two related independent clauses.

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True or False: A semicolon can separate two independent clauses.

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True

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True or False: A colon can be used to separate two independent clauses.

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False

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What punctuation mark is used to introduce a quote?

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A colon is often used to introduce a quote.