영어공부 106탄 ( colon : vs semicolon;)

Colon : Use before a list that is introduced by a complete thought (independent clause). 

-Examples:

I need a lot of supplies for my project: water, string, markers, and paint.  

I participate in the following sports: football, baseball, and swimming.

 

Incorrect: My subjects include: math, English, social studies, and science. 

(Sentence is incomplete before the colon.)

Correct: My subjects include math, English, social studies, and science. (No colon needed!)

If you see "such as," " include," you do not need to use colon.

You need to check  compete sentence before colon.

 

Semicolon ;

• Use to separate two complete thoughts (independent clauses) NOT joined by a *coordinating conjunction.  

*“FANBOYS”- for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• The two complete thoughts must be closely related.  

 

- Examples:

My coat isn’t warm enough; I’ll be cold today.  

Variety Show auditions begin soon; I can’t wait!

 

• Can be used before special conjunctions called conjunctive adverbs, like these:

accordingly also besides

consequently conversely finally

furthermore hence however

indeed instead likewise

meanwhile moreover next

nevertheless nonetheless otherwise

similarly still then

subsequently therefore thus

 

Use before the conjunctive adverb. A comma follows the conjunctive adverb.  

- Examples:

I study very hard; however, I still do poorly on quizzes.

It is raining today; consequently, the game will be cancelled. 

1. Dad is going bald; His hair is getting thinner and thinner.

2. You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

3. I had a huge meal, but I am already hungry again. No semicolon

4. She had self-defense training; consequently, she warded off the assailant.

5. We had too many fumbles; We lost the game.

6. I know you don't like broccoli; nevertheless, it is very good for you.