Semicolons and Colons
Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.
Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.
Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome; my little brother wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.
I called Leon he will be here in 10 minutes.
I called Leon he will be here in 10 minutes.
I called Leon; he will be here in 10 minutes.
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.
Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth; they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.
We visited New Orleans, Louisiana Natchez, Mississippi and St. Louis, Missouri.
We visited New Orleans, Louisiana Natchez, Mississippi and St. Louis, Missouri.
We visited New Orleans, Louisiana; Natchez, Mississippi; and St. Louis, Missouri.
Some reptiles like a dry climate others prefer a wet climate.
Some reptiles like a dry climate others prefer a wet climate.
Some reptiles like a dry climate; others prefer a wet climate.
St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States the Spanish founded it in 1565.
St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States the Spanish founded it in 1565.
St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States; the Spanish founded it in 1565.
Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared and Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense.
Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared and Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense.
Our strongest defensive players are Carlos, Will, and Jared; and Kareem and Matt are excellent on offense.
He was born on September 27, 1983 began school on September 4,1988 and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.
He was born on September 27, 1983 began school on September 4,1988 and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.
He was born on September 27, 1983; began school on September 4,1988; and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.
Dan got the snacks ready meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.
Dan got the snacks ready meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.
Dan got the snacks ready; meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.
The popular names of certain animals are misleading for example, the koala bear is not a bear.
The popular names of certain animals are misleading for example, the koala bear is not a bear.
The popular names of certain animals are misleading; for example, the koala bear is not a bear.
Minimum equipment for camping is as follows a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope.
Minimum equipment for camping is as follows a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope.
Minimum equipment for camping is as follows: a bedroll, utensils for cooking and eating, warm clothing, sturdy shoes, a pocketknife, and a rope.
Dear Dr. Roesch
Dear Dr. Roesch
Dear Dr. Roesch:
To Whom It May Concern
To Whom It May Concern
To Whom It May Concern:
Marcelo's hoppies include the following fishing, hiking, and painting.
Marcelo's hoppies include the following fishing, hiking, and painting.
Marcelo's hoppies include the following: fishing, hiking, and painting.
1257 P.M.
1257 P.M.
12:57 P.M.
During the fild trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel.
During the fild trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel.
During the fild trip, our teacher pointed out the following trees: sugarberry, papaw, silver bell, and mountain laurel.
Using a recipe from Miami Spice The New Florida Cuisine, we made barbecue sauce.
Using a recipe from Miami Spice The New Florida Cuisine, we made barbecue sauce.
Using a recipe from Miami Spice: The New Florida Cuisine, we made barbecue sauce.
My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words 'Live life to the fullest.'
My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words 'Live life to the fullest.'
My favorite saying can be summed up in a few words: 'Live life to the fullest.'
We made a salad with the following vegetables from our garden lettuce cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes.
We made a salad with the following vegetables from our garden lettuce cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes.
We made a salad with the following vegetables from our garden: lettuce cucumbers, zucchini, squash, and cherry tomatoes.
Do you watch the 6 00 news?!?
Do you watch the 6 00 news?!?
Do you watch the 6:00 news?!?
Emma felt shy however, she soon made new friends.
Emma felt shy however, she soon made new friends.
Emma felt shy; however, she soon made new friends.
Additional supplies are as follows a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser.
Additional supplies are as follows a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser.
Additional supplies are as follows: a ballpoint pen, some construction paper, scissors, and an eraser.
Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland Geneva, Switzerland Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece.
Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland Geneva, Switzerland Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece.
Dr. Termi has sent me letters from Dublin, Ireland; Geneva, Switzerland; Florence, Italy; and Athens, Greece
In the main hall we saw flags of five countries the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa.
In the main hall we saw flags of five countries the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa.
In the main hall we saw flags of five countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Jamaica, and South Africa.
Our music class is very busy for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week.
Our music class is very busy for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week.
Our music class is very busy; for example, Maria is giving a violin recital next week.
What trick did I teach you to remember the function (purpose) of a semicolon?
What trick did I teach you to remember the function (purpose) of a semicolon?
The way a semicolon looks shows you what it is responsible for doing in a sentence. The period at the top represents joining to complete sentences. The comma at the bottom represents situations where information needs to be chunked because there are many commas in a sentence.
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