November 22: Semicolon vs. Colon

Amina and Yuka

  1. White Rhinos are famous for their big horns, they are among the endangered species.
    1. White Rhinos are famous for their big horns; they are among the endangered species.
  2. The teacher didn’t know if she should laugh or cry; but she knew it was quite hilarious.
    1. The teacher didn’t know if she should laugh or cry, but she knew it was quite hilarious.
  3. Three things matter in life; perseverance, commitment, and aptitude for learning.
    1. Three things matter in life: perseverance, commitment, and aptitude for learning.
  4. A dog trotted over to the computer in Sara’s office; typed out a perfect letter; and printed it!
    1. A dog trotted over to the computer in Sara’s office, typed out a perfect letter, and printed it!
  5. The manager was stunned; but she told the dog; “The sign says you have to be good with the computer, just because you’re good at typing doesn’t mean that you are good with it”.
    1. The manager was stunned, but she told the dog: “The sign says you have to be good with the computer, just because you’re good at typing doesn’t mean that you are good with it.
  6. A man walked into a pet shop and ordered three things, centipede, kitten, parrot.
    1. A man walked into a pet shop and ordered three things: a centipede, kitten, and parrot. 
  7. Sama was the best person for the job, because she had an excellent service record in one key area; community health training.
    1. Sama was the best person for the job because she had an excellent service record in one key area: community health training. 
  8. Amy served with 4 stars in the army, therefore, she was awarded the Medal of Honor.
    1. Amy served with 4 stars in the army; therefore, she was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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