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Semicolon (;)
Much like colons, semicolons can become a little confusing. So, we’ve put together this helpful guide that should tell you everything you need to know about what they are, when you should use them, when you shouldn’t use them, and provide you with some key points to remember so you never forget the correct use of…
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Examples of Using Colons in Sentences:
Lists Quotes Independent Clauses/Explanations Example Sentences
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Colon vs. Semicolon vs. Dashes
We already know when a colon should be used, but when should a semicolon or dash be? Semicolon You use a semicolon when you are connecting two independent clauses that link because of similar ideas, or when introducing a list that is more complicated because it has explanations. Here are two examples of how semicolons…
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Common Colon Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Common Grammar Mistakes When Using a Colon A colon is most often used to show that a quote, important explanation, or list is about to follow. What’s important is knowing where to place it in the sentence. Many people do so incorrectly because they do not set up the first part of the sentence to…
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How to Use the Colon with Quotation Marks
There is always a problem when combining the quotation marks with any other punctuation mark. The only thing to keep in mind is that every punctuation mark should be placed outside the quotation mark. Even the colon. When you want to quote someone and using quotation marks, a colon is welcomed in the sentences instead of a…
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When to Use a Colon
When writing, using colons can be a bit of a difficult thing. Sometimes people attempt to use them but do so in a manner that isn’t strictly grammatically correct. So, this guide will hopefully teach you how to avoid some common mistakes, what exactly colons are and how they work, and provide you with a…
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Colon (:)
When to Use a Colon with Colon Punctuation Rules Most of the time, the Colon (:) symbol is misunderstood, due to every culture and the way it is used for those cultures. Usually, Latin relatives languages (Eastern Europe) are using the colon with different purposes than Americans. Because the colon came from Latin writers, this punctuation…
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When Not to Use a Comma
The following section will cover the instances when using a comma is unnecessary. We don’t have the space to tell you all the situations in which you shouldn’t use a comma, but we will highlight all the situations in which people most often use a comma, when it isn’t necessary. This should help you avoid making these…
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When to Use a Comma
Comma Rules When to Use Commas (with Examples of Using Commas in Sentences) Separate a Series of Words We use commas between words in a series. Notice that a comma does not follow the last word in the series. Examples: Separate a Series of Phrases Examples: Connect Two Independent Clauses We use commas to separate…