Colons and Semicolons

Colons and Semicolons

Review 9/29

Refresher

• Colons: Explain the first thought in more detail. List things

• Semicolons: Link 2 new, but RELATED thoughts together to provide a specific meaning

• ** Think of the colon and semicolon as a line that separates the 2 thoughts**

• **Analyze the 2 thoughts to determine which punctuation to use**

THEY BOTH LINK TOGETHER PARTS OF A SENTENCE

Always linking complete thoughts (NO INCOMPLETE THOUGHTS)

Multiple Choice

Is the red portion of the text an incomplete or complete thought: Mr. Filch fed his dog a treat; it wagged its tail happily.

• Complete

• Incomplete

Multiple Choice

Is the red portion of the text an incomplete or complete thought: Until I learn how to braid hair, Andy won't let me work at his barber shop

• Complete

• Incomplete

Multiple Choice

Is the red and blue text 1 or 2 complete thoughts: I accidentally dropped my bowling ball on Simba's foot; he still let me play, nonetheless

• 1 complete thought

• 2 complete thoughts

Multiple Choice

Is the red and blue text 1 or 2 complete thoughts: Sarabi, conversely, doesn't like chocolate-covered strawberries.

• 1 complete thought

• 2 complete thoughts

Multiple Choice

Is the red and blue text 1 or 2 complete thoughts: Harry Potter, meanwhile, painted on his canvas in class.

• 1 complete thought

• 2 complete thoughts

When to use a colon:

• You are adding to the original thought to explain it better

• Provide more context about the first thought

When to use a semicolon:

• You are adding something new BUT related to the original thought.

DO NOT CAPITALIZE THE FIRST WORD AFTER THE PUNCTUATION

Example- I have an idea: drive to the school and ask the admin team.

Multiple Choice

Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? The stamps in Katniss Everdeen's collection are of great quality _they are also hard to find.

• Colon

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? Some of the volunteers cared about the cause _others were just hoping to impress Jimmy.

• Colon

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? My plan was straightforward _walk right up to Mickey Mouse and ask for his autograph.

• Colon

• Semicolon

Multiple Choice

Which punctuation should go between the red and blue text? This is the problem _ we need Marty's phone to record the video.

• Colon

• Semicolon

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