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Mastering Punctuation: The Essentials of Semi-Colons, Colons, Dashes, and Hyphens

Dive into the intricate world of punctuation as we explore the semi-colon, colon, dashes, and hyphens. Understand how the semi-colon serves to connect two important clauses and separate complex lists. Learn the significance of the colon in introducing lists, direct speech, conclusions, and questions. Discover how dashes can create pauses for emphasis, while hyphens clarify word connections. Enhance your writing skills by mastering these essential punctuation marks, ensuring your messages are clear and impactful.

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Mastering Punctuation: The Essentials of Semi-Colons, Colons, Dashes, and Hyphens

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  1. Fancy Punctuation

  2. The full range of punctuation. • So far we have dealt with: • . ? ! • , ‘ “” • () - - ,,

  3. Today, we will consider: ; : - -

  4. ; • What is this?

  5. The semi colon • The semi colon separates two clauses that are broadly equally important. • It is half way between a comma and a full stop – use it when neither seen right. • You can also use it to separate word groups that already contain commas.

  6. Semi colon • To err is human; to forgive, divine.” • He was once a dunce at maths; now he’s a professor of mathematics. • I love A Fistful of Dollars; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and T.J. Hooker!

  7. : • What is this?

  8. The colon • To present something. • To introduce a list. • To introduce direct speech or quotation. • To present a conclusion. • To introduce a question. • To introduce a subtitle. • To tee up!

  9. To present something. There are three reasons why Lameston House is a great restaurant, namely: excellent cuisine, great service and super-attentive staff.

  10. To introduce a list. The hotel had everything: pool, sauna, jaccuzzi, hairdresser, tanning booths and even a Corby trouser-press!

  11. To introduce speech. The mayor fixed the crowd with a glare, opened his notes and stepped up to the podium: “You’ve not just come here to listen to me!” he sneered.

  12. To present a conclusion. Fifty-five years in business had proved one thing to Jake: the inevitability of change.

  13. To introduce a question. They all agreed that the central question was this: did she or did she not gaze at Timothy adoringly?

  14. To introduce a subtitle. Jaws 4: The Revenge!

  15. Dashes • Act as a colon. • Create a pause. “Everyone expected the speaker to be controversial – but not to the extent of swearing at the chairwoman and falling off of the stage.” • Add emphasis. “Nothing – absolutely nothing – will make me change my mind!” • Showing hesitation. “I – er – I think I might – er…”

  16. Hyphens • Connect words for the sake of clarity.

  17. Munchkin victimiser. • Munchkin-victimiser.

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