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only in a list like the girls are: jane,sara,barb and Dear man: only use this for bussness letters
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When to use a semi colon?
THis is a semi colon ;
Do you use a colon or semi colon to write a formal letter?
i would use a semi colon ; just because that is More formal.
When do you use a colon and when do you use a semi colon in writing?
Use a colon to introduce a list or to connect two related sentences where the second explains or provides more information about the first. A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
How do you use the Colon in grammar?
What is the best usage for the colon in grammar? salutation?
When using a colon as punctuation in a sentence how many times do you space after it?
You use one space after a colon or semi-colon.
Can a full stop be used before a colon?
no a full stop would be used in place of a colon. Either use a full stop or a colon but never use both
When do use semi colon?
You use a semi colon after a word for example:Shoneka writes poertry;she is published in a litery magazine.
When do you use semi colon?
You use a semi colon after a word for example:Shoneka writes poertry;she is published in a litery magazine.
Do you use use a period after a partial sentence?
Such an interruption requires a comma, you may wish to use a Colon or a Semi Colon depending on the construction of the sentence
Can you use colon after as follows?
Yes
Is it correct to use a colon after an abbreviation ending with a period?
If a colon is required in the sentence in which the abbreviation occurs, there is no rule against a period preceding the colon.
Do you put a colon after like?
No. You would use the colon only in the absence of a connector such as like, or for example.
