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hasunny11
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 Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:11 am Post subject: usage of ; and : |
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Hello, teacher,, ??
Could you explain that what defference are ; and : When I write and read articles? Thank you!
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CP
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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The semicolon [;] separates two independent clauses that are closely linked. Sometimes it is a substitute for a comma and conjunction.
Example: George had a suspicious mind; he suspected Susan of cheating on him.
The colon separates a clause from a subordinate clause, an explanatory clause, or a list of some sort.
Example: George had his faults: He was suspicious, paranoid, and overwrought.
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