Language Scope and Sequence, Colons and Semicolons

Language Standard VI, Punctuation Marks

Lesson 660, Colons and Semicolons

Using a colon after a dependent clause to introduce a series

Using a colon after the following or these to introduce a series

Using a colon between two independent clauses not connected by a conjunction when the second clause explains the first

Using a colon in a business letter salutation

Using a semicolon between independent clauses not connected by a conjunction

Using a semicolon between independent clauses linked by a transitional expression

Using a semicolon in a series

Using a semicolon to separate a series of dependent clauses

 

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