colon/semicolon

Published on Mar 17, 2016

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colon/semicolon

Use a colon to introduce a long quotation. In addition, a long quotation in an essay is generally indented.

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A colon can precede a long explanation.

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Use a colon to introduce a list.

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For a great day at the beach, pack the following items: sunscreen, a blanket,and a soda.

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Use a semicolon to link two independent clauses of parallel or other logical connection.

An example of logical conclusion would be cause and effect.

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Cathy McCarthy

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