Semicolon and Colon Quizlet

Is this sentence using a semicolon correctly? Ex: George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; and some guy.

No, because there is not an independent clause after the semicolon

What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence? Ex: We produce enough foam cups annually to circle the earth 436 times. Here's how we can begin to control this problem: use paper picnic products, buy eggs in paper cartons, and ask for paper food containers at fast food restaurants.

To introduce a list

What is the purpose of a semicolon in this sentence? Ex: Clay bought a robot-operated lawn mower; I was anxious to see the thing work.

To join to independent clauses

What is the purpose of a semicolon in this sentence? Ex: Here's a list of things we should be recycling: aluminum cans; cardboard, newspapers, and other paper products; glass bottles, jars, and other glass items.

To separate groups that contain commas

What is the purpose of a semicolon in this sentence? Ex: After I "set the route," the robot mower was ready to cut the grass; but when I checked on it later, I discovered that our high-tech mower had also cut Isabelle's yard一and all of her flowers.

To set off two independent clauses

When do you use a colon?

1. After a salutation 2. As a formal introduction 3. For emphasis 4. Between numerals indicating time 5. To introduce a list

When do you use a semicolon?

1. To join two independent clauses 2. To set off two independent clauses 3. With conjunctive adjectives 4. To separate groups that contain commas

What does a colon look like?

:

What does a semicolon look like?

;

What is a colon?

A colon may be used to introduce a letter, a list, or an important point. Colons are also used between the numbers in time.

What is a semicolon?

A semicolon is a cross between a period and a comma. It is sometimes used in place of a period; other times it serves the same function as a comma.

What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence? Ex: Dear Mrs. Lindsay:

After a salutation

What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence? Ex: Lindsay explained why it's important to protect the environment: "It's like pulling bricks from a wall; everything will seem fine until the wall suddenly collapses."

As a formal introduction

What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence? Ex: Come to think of it, I rarely hear frogs croaking anymore between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Between numerals indicating time

What is the purpose of the colon in this sentence? Ex: Nika worries about one creature that is mysteriously dying off in great numbers: the frog.

For emphasis

What is the purpose of a semicolon in this sentence? Ex: I apologized for the robot's slip up; however, Isabelle continued to scream about careless teenagers and dumb machines.

With conjunctive adjectives

Is this sentence using a semicolon correctly? Ex: George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; Orwell reluctantly decides to shoot this elephant.

Yes, because there is an independent clause after the semicolon