PPT-Semicolon/Colon Rules

SemicolonsRule 1 Use a semicolon between the parts of a compound sentence if they are not joined by and but or not for or yet   Examples Jimmy took Mothers suitcase upstairs he left Dads in the car. Goal. : . . I can correctly use and identify semicolons in a sentence. Click Here to Begin. There are two main rules we will focus on in order to learn how to correctly use semicolons. . Rule 1: Linking 2 independent clauses. Colons. Use the colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list. We learned many writing fundamentals: grammar, punctuation, style, and voice.. Use the colon to introduce a quotation.. Shakespeare urged others to be original and authentic: “To . Grammar Extension Activity 1.18. Use both . semicolons and. transitions to combine. sentences in your writing.. When you have . two complete . thoughts . that are . closely related, . you may . connect them with . shouldn’t. . (see, wasn’t that easy?) . Use a semicolon when you link two independent clauses with no connecting . words. Les . Miserables. . is a great book; I can’t wait for the movie. .. I love learning in my English class; I wish I could come . UHCL Writing Center. The Veil of Mystery Lifted!. One of the most elusive and misunderstood grammar elements is the semicolon. It could be compared to the mysterious lives of bees; however, similar to those honey-producing busybodies, the semicolon is governed by a couple of clearly defined and ironclad rules.. Semicolon. Mrs. Castor’s favorite punctuation mark.. ;. Write this down:. When do I use a semicolon?. The main use of a semicolon is to . connect two complete sentences.. Almost anywhere you can use a . Rules of Usage . By . William . Strunk. Jr. and E.B White. 4. th. edition. 1. Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding ‘s. Ex: whatever the final consonant-. Charles’s friend. Burns’s. Bailey. Vocab:. Enfranchise. Laconic. Grammar. :. What are semicolons used for. ?. 09-20. 09/20 cont.. Answers:. Enfranchise: . give the right to vote to. . . Historical. - free . (a slave. ).. Laconic: . Semicolons between independent clauses. Semicolons between items in a series. Review A. Review B. Using Semicolons. Why are semicolons important?. Notice that a semicolon contains both a period and a comma. You can think of it as a blend of the two.. 8/20. . You need to use a semicolon to join main (independent) clauses when a coordinating conjunction is not there.. Ha’aheo takes hula; Ulu takes ukulele.. 8/21. . A semicolon needs to go before a conjunctive adverb to join independent clauses together.. #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup.. UHCL Writing Center. The Veil of Mystery Lifted!. One of the most elusive and misunderstood grammar elements is the semicolon. It could be compared to the mysterious lives of bees; however, similar to those honey-producing busybodies, the semicolon is governed by a couple of clearly defined and ironclad rules.. #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup.. INDEPENDENT WORK. Pick up the handout Semicolons and Colons Guided Notes from the bookcase in the front of the room. . Read and wait for instruction.. CLAUSES. A . clause. is a group of . WORDS. .