Colons
Use a colon to join an independent clause
(complete sentence) and a list.
Correct: He bought three posters to decorate his
apartment: an old concert poster, a view of the city, and a mural of San Diego. Incorrect: Volunteers aid biologists in: erosion control, trail maintenance, and clean-up. Incorrect: Jessica’s wardrobe included: three pairs of pants, a nice skirt, and a party dress.
Semi-colons
There must be a complete sentence on both
sides of the semicolon!
Correct:
Police want to crack down on drug use at raves; they have started to
arrest more people.
Incorrect:
Internet retailers have a limited customer base; only those with
Internet access.
If you have a conjunction after the
semi-colon, you need a comma.
Incorrect: There were several people I wanted to see at the party; however I didn’t see any of them there.
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