Learning Objective
- Differentiate the standard uses of semicolons and colons
Understanding the functions of the semicolon and colon will help you use them effectively. Remember, a semicolon connects complete ideas or items in a list that have internal commas. Colons act as signposts to alert readers to important information.
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