What is the difference between a "Colon" and a "Semicolon"?
What is the difference between a "Colon" and a "Semicolon"?
Dear tutor, while helping my high schooler with English homework, they asked me when to use a colon versus a semicolon. Realizing I needed a refresher myself, I thought it best to reach out to you
Femke_de_1
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Last update: 8 months ago
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Hey there!
Colon (:):
- Use a colon to introduce something that comes after it.
- Example: My favorite colors are: red, blue, and green.
Semicolon (;):
- Use a semicolon to connect two related ideas in one sentence or link them together.
- Example: I like pizza; my brother prefers pasta.
Overall, a colon shows what's important, while a semicolon links things that go together.
Feel free to reach out if you need clarification on anything!
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