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Semi-Colons

Join Two Related Independent Clauses

Use a semi-colon to separate two related independent clauses with no connecting word(s).
Examples:
1. A good man will be honest; he will be successful.
2. A good man will be honest, and he will be successful.
Join Two Independent Clauses with Conjunctive Adverb

Use a semi-colon to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb. Following the
conjunctive adverb, add a comma; however, if the conjunctive adverb has only one syllable (for example: then),
do not add a comma following the conjunctive adverb.

Examples:
1. A good man will be honest; therefore, he will be successful.
2. A good man will be honest; furthermore, he will be successful.
3. A good man will be honest; then he will be successful. (then is one syllable)

Practice 14G: Punctuation. Add punctuation as needed.
1. Tammy was excited for the trip however she knew she would miss her family

2. Although Joan was prepared she was afraid she had forgotten something

3. John however knew she was prepared consequently he wasn’t concerned

4. Danielle dropped off her mother to the airport then she returned to work

Colons

Introduce a List

Use a colon to introduce listed items, especially when announced by such words as as follows or the following.
* Do not use a colon to introduce a list that is a verb complement or object of a preposition.

The items we took to the reunion We took the following items to the dinner
were: salad, beans, and tea. party: salad, beans, and tea.
or
We took salad, beans, and tea to the dinner
party.
We have visited the following countries:
The countries we visited are: Zambia,
England, and Mexico. Zambia, England, and Mexico.

Join Independent Clauses when the Second Clause Explains

Use a colon between independent clauses when the second clause gives a fuller explanation of what is stated in
the first clause.

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