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ADMIT QUESTION

How is a semicolon like a wedding ring?

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…1. P- ,of course,

2. A- ,the tallest girl,

3. D- ,Brandon,

4. A- ,Andrew… musical,

5. D- ,my…Watson,

6. A- ,the…south,

7. D- Fido,

8. P- ,in my opinion,

9. D- Barry,

10. D- ,Ann,

11. A- ,a…ideals,

12. A- , the … teacher,

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…1. The contestants came from

Dubuque, Iowa; Memphis, Tennessee; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

2. I got all dressed up for the party; however, my best friend wore jeans.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…3. Our school is overcrowded

and consequently, a new wing will be added. (NO SEMICOLON)

4. My father is an accountant; my mother is a lawyer.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…5. German is a difficult language to

master; however, if you plan to be a scientist, you may want to study this language.

6. The roof was leaking, and the walls were sagging; therefore, the Smiths hired a contractor to repair the house.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…7. I’ve seen photos of Paris,

France; London, England; and Rome, Italy.

8. This case bears investigation; I’ll put someone on it.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…9. Anne is going to Japan this

summer; therefore, she is studying Japanese now.

10. On our vacation, we drove through San Francisco, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Jackson, Wyoming.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…11. The clock on the stairs

keeps perfect time; its precision is remarkable.

12. Juan is an excellent math student; however, he is planning to be a writer.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…13. Apples are usually sold by the

pound; oranges are sold by the dozen.

14. Separate the strands of yarn; then, tie every other one.

15. She came late to class; it was hard for her to catch up.

RULE #1 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; complete sentence.

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RULE #2 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; transition word,

complete sentence.

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furthermore, ___________________________________.


complete sentence.

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therefore, ___________________________________.


complete sentence.

___________________________________;

however, ___________________________________.


complete sentence.

___________________________________;

______________,

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COLON: WRITER’S GUIDE PG. 27

Use a Colon for the following situations: letter, time, list, or quotation.

WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…

I have been to four continents Africa, North America, South America, and Asia.


I have been to four continents: Africa, North America, South America, and Asia.


To Whom It May Concern


To Whom It May Concern:


Jill had to answer the question “When did Columbus arrive in North America?”.


Jill had to answer the question: “When did Columbus arrive in North America?”.


Don’t forget the number one class rule raise your hand.


Don’t forget the number one class rule: raise your hand.


I think I’ll go to the 700 pm movie.


I think I’ll go to the 7:00 pm movie.


For the recipe, you will need these ingredients salt, pepper, rosemary, and basil.


For the recipe, you will need these ingredients: salt, pepper, rosemary, and basil.

NO COLON NEEDED: WHY???

The ingredients needed for this recipe are salt, pepper, rosemary, and basil.

COPY THIS DOWN!!!

NEVER use a colon directly after a verb!

ADD TO YESTERDAY’S TIMED WRITING…

Continue writing.Try to use a semicolon!Try to start with a subordinating

conjunction!Try to start with a participial phrase!Try to use an adjective clause or

appositive!

Edit for punctuation.

EXIT QUESTION… On a scale from 1-3, how

confident are you with commas, semicolons, and colons? Rate them separately.

3= very confident 2= okay 1= HELP!

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