Semicolon/ Colon practice

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a colon?

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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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Correct this sentence: 'I have apples oranges and bananas.'

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I have apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Correct this sentence: 'I have a dog my dog is very friendly.'

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I have a dog; my dog is very friendly.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon links two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon introduces lists or explanations, while a semicolon connects related independent clauses.

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Correct this sentence: 'I like to swim I like to bike.'

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I like to swim; I like to bike.

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What punctuation should be used before 'and' in a list?

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A comma is used before 'and' in a list of three or more items.

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Correct this sentence: 'She has a cat a dog and a rabbit.'

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She has a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.

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When is it incorrect to use a semicolon?

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It is incorrect to use a semicolon when connecting an independent clause with a dependent clause.