Colon I can identify a colon.

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Colon I can use a colon to introduce a list. *Must be a independent clause before the

list! A colon is needed before these phrases:

these are, there are, the following, as follows, such as , these things. These phrases are not required.

I like all kinds of sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, football, squash, racquetball, tennis, lacrosse, golf, and every other game that’s played with a ball.

The catering facility offers the following entrees: fried catfish, grilled chicken, pan-seared salmon, and sirloin steak.

Colon I can use a colon to introduce a quotation. *Must be an independent clause before the

quotation. The quotation must be a long, formal quotation Governor Smith stated to the press: “I think

that children should study grammar for a least six hours a day………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….”

Colon Practice When you are getting ready for camp,

be sure you pack these things toothbrush, sleeping bag, and pillow.

When you are getting ready for camp, be sure you pack these things: toothbrush, sleeping bag, and pillow.

Colon Practice Ms. G stated “I love grammar boot camp so

much that I sleep with my grammar packet under my pillow! I loved being able to apply the tools I learned in class to my perfect paragraph so that it really is perfect!”

Ms. G stated: “I love grammar boot camp so much that I sleep with my grammar packet under my pillow! I loved being able to apply the tools I learned in class to my perfect paragraph so that it really is perfect!”

Semi-colon I can identify a semi-colon

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Semi-colon I can use a semi-colon to combine two

independent clauses. Use a semi-colon to join two complete

sentences when no coordinating conjunction is used.

I tried the water fountain; it was not working

Semi-colon Use a semicolon before a word that joins

two independent clauses. Joining words: therefore, however, hence, so , then, moreover, besides, nevertheless, yet, consequently

Sara has never taken lessons; however, she plays very well.

Semi-colon Practice The loudspeakers were broken. No one

could hear the music. The loudspeakers were broken; no one

could hear the music.

Semi-colon Practice Bud is an excellent player. However, he

didn’t make the team. Bud is an excellent players; however, he

didn’t make the team.