Using Semicolons and Colons in Writing - Mastering Punctuation
Enhance your writing skills by learning the purposes and functions of semicolons and colons. Master the art of combining related sentences, separating list items, and adding emphasis. Explore practical examples to understand when and how to use these punctuation marks effectively.
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HAWKES LEARNING Using Semicolons and Colons
Lesson Goals Purposes and Functions of Semicolons Purposes and Functions of Colons
Using Semicolons and Colons Semicolon ; Colon : +
Purposes and Functions of Semicolons Combining related sentences Separating list items &
Purposes and Functions of Semicolons Sunscreen is very important. It blocks the sun s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Purposes and Functions of Semicolons Sunscreen is very important;it blocks the sun s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Purposes and Functions of Semicolons I bought juicy, bright apples, crisp, fresh pears, ripe, sweet bananas, and seedless, firm grapes.
Purposes and Functions of Semicolons I bought juicy, bright apples; crisp, fresh pears; ripe, sweet bananas; and seedless, firm grapes.
Purposes and Functions of Colons Salutations Lists Related numbers Quotes
Purposes and Functions of Colons The rock band will play in five cities: Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Colon Her favorite movies include Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Sleeping Beauty. No colon HAWKES LEARNING
Purposes and Functions of Colons To whom it may concern: HAWKES LEARNING
Purposes and Functions of Colons President Roosevelt s famous words continue to resonate today: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Colon According to Socrates, An unexamined life is not worth living. Comma HAWKES LEARNING
Purposes and Functions of Colons 1:3 Ratio 10:45 Time HAWKES LEARNING
