Colons & Semicolons

Review the information you learned about colons. Click on the correct answer to get a full summary about using colons. Colons:Colons are great for introducing lists.Use colons when showing time. Use colons when introducing a quote.Colons can also be used to combine two sentences. In this case, the second sentence will give an explanation of what was said in the first sentence. Review the information you learned about semi-colons. Click on the correct answer to get a full summary about using semi-colons. Semi-colons are mainly used to combine two independent clauses or sentences, that are related. The second one is related to the first but does not explain it. Never use conjuctions when using a semi-colon to combine sentences. An example of a conjuction would be a words like: and can also separate things in a list that have a lot of commas in them. That way it's less confusing to read and understand. Semi-colons also separate long explanations in a list of things. Usually commas can separate between things in a list but if each thing is long, is better to use a semi-colon to separate between them. Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. She didn't see the other car coming: now her car has a huge dent She didn't see the other car coming; now her car has a huge dent Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. The teacher said: “Please hand in your assignments by Friday.” The teacher said; “Please hand in your assignments by Friday.” Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. Here are three states that begin with M: Michigan, Mississippi and Maine. Here are three states that begin with M; Michigan, Mississippi and Maine. Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. He was faced with a difficult choice: that choice was whether to move away or lose his job. He was faced with a difficult choice; that choice was whether to move away or lose his job. Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. This house has everything I need: two bedrooms, a backyard and a garage. This house has everything I need; two bedrooms, a backyard and a garage. Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. She had self-defense training: luckily she was able to ward off the assailant. She had self-defense training; luckily she was able to ward off the assailant Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. We had too many fumbles: we lost the game We had too many fumbles; we lost the game Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. I have several favorite genres of movies: drama, science fiction and mystery. I have several favorite genres of movies; drama, science fiction and mystery. Select the sentence that uses colons correctly. Never forget this point; Think before you speak. Never forget this point: Think before you speak. Colon or semicolon rule match the rule with the correct punctuation mark Colon used to introduce Semicolon used to connect two independent clauses Comma used to separate