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PUNTUACTION AND CONNECTORS
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- 1Punctuation and Connectors.The colon can be used in the following 7 ways:
- 21. before a list that is introduced by a complete sentence 2. To introduce the effect, or logical concequence of an action 3. before a quotation 4. after the salutation in a business letter or memo.5. to separates chapter and verse in scripture
6. to separates hours from minutes
7. to shows ratios - 3examples: In the zoo was many animals: monkeys, elephants and mosquitoes. And Dad says: “Now you’re a man”
- 4Coma Rules1. Use a comma to separate independent clauses
2. Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase
3. Use a comma between all items in a series
4. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses
5. Use a comma to set off appositives
6. Use a comma to indicate direct address
7. Use commas to set off direct quotations
8. Use commas with dates, addresses, titles, and numbers - 5example: Mary said, “I dislike concerts because the music is too loud.” John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England, in 1940.
- 6SemicolonsA semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. When a semicolon is used to join two or more ideas (parts) in a sentence, those ideas are then given equal position or rank.
Use a semicolon between two independent clauses that are connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases.
Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas.
Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction if the clauses are already punctuated with commas or if the clauses are lengthy. - 7examples: However they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions; as a result, many people swear by their writing methods. There are basically two ways to write: with a pen or pencil, which is inexpensive and easily accessible; or by computer and printer, which is more expensive but quick and neat.
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