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The semicolon is used to connect: - major sentence pieces of equal value.
An example of using a semicolon between two closely connected independent clauses that are
not connected with a coordinating conjunction - she is outside; we are inside
you are right; we should go with your plan
A semi colon between independent clauses linked with a transitional word - I think that we can
agree on this; however, I am not sure about my friends.
You are looking in the wrong places; therefore, you will not find what you need.
semicolon between items in a series that has internal punctuation: - I have visited New York,
New York; Augusta, Maine; and Baltimore, Maryland.
colons are used for elaboration or to give a quote. Example of using a colon for elaboration: -
There is one thing that stands out on your resume: responsibility.
Colon can be used after the greeting in an informal letter. Example: - Dear sir:
To Whom It May Concern:
Using a colon to separate a title and a subtitle, example: - The essay is titled "America: A short
Introduction to a Modern Country"
Using an apostrophe with plural nouns that end in "-s" - - The scissors' handle
- The boys' basketball team
A hyphen should be used in ______________ words. - compound
hyphens should be used for written-out numbers between: __________ and _________ - 21 and
99
Examples of hyphens used in written out numbers: - twenty-five
- one hundred fifty-one
- ninety- four thousand
hyphens are used in compound words used as adjectives that come before a noun: - the WELL-
FED dog took a nap
-incorrect: the dog was well-fed for his nap
Capitalizing words in a title: - Articles, short prepositions, and short conjunctions are NEVER
capitalized unless they are the FIRST or LAST word of the title.
"The Taming Of The Shrew" is my favorite show.
The semicolon is used to connect: - major sentence pieces of equal value.
An example of using a semicolon between two closely connected independent clauses that are
not connected with a coordinating conjunction - she is outside; we are inside
you are right; we should go with your plan
A semi colon between independent clauses linked with a transitional word - I think that we can
agree on this; however, I am not sure about my friends.
You are looking in the wrong places; therefore, you will not find what you need.
semicolon between items in a series that has internal punctuation: - I have visited New York,
New York; Augusta, Maine; and Baltimore, Maryland.
colons are used for elaboration or to give a quote. Example of using a colon for elaboration: -
There is one thing that stands out on your resume: responsibility.
Colon can be used after the greeting in an informal letter. Example: - Dear sir:
To Whom It May Concern:
Using a colon to separate a title and a subtitle, example: - The essay is titled "America: A short
Introduction to a Modern Country"
Using an apostrophe with plural nouns that end in "-s" - - The scissors' handle
- The boys' basketball team
A hyphen should be used in ______________ words. - compound
hyphens should be used for written-out numbers between: __________ and _________ - 21 and
99
Examples of hyphens used in written out numbers: - twenty-five
- one hundred fifty-one
- ninety- four thousand
hyphens are used in compound words used as adjectives that come before a noun: - the WELL-
FED dog took a nap
-incorrect: the dog was well-fed for his nap
Capitalizing words in a title: - Articles, short prepositions, and short conjunctions are NEVER
capitalized unless they are the FIRST or LAST word of the title.
"The Taming Of The Shrew" is my favorite show.
