A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence. A colon is used to introduce a list, explanation, example, or a quote.
add a comma after the semicolon.
The punctuation mark you are referring to is the semicolon (;). It combines the functionality of a colon and a comma, used to connect closely related independent clauses or as a super comma in a list.
A colon is necessary when you want to emphasize something, establish a dialogue, start a list, or give clarity to titles. A semicolon is necessary when you need to give clarity to a series or indicate that two sentences are closely related to one another.
No, a semicolon is not used to introduce a quotation. Quotations are usually introduced by a colon or with quotation marks. A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses or in a series when the items require commas.
Traditionally, two, but I find using just one okay too.
semicolon, comma, colon...
A colon.
: is a colon; is a semicolon
add a comma after the semicolon.
add a comma after the semicolon.
"Dear Captain Salazar" needs a colon.
One space after a semicolon.
Inside the brackets is a semi-colon [ ; ]
The punctuation mark you are referring to is the semicolon (;). It combines the functionality of a colon and a comma, used to connect closely related independent clauses or as a super comma in a list.
you put the asterisk right before the semicolon
It is semi, giving you semicolon.
A colon is necessary when you want to emphasize something, establish a dialogue, start a list, or give clarity to titles. A semicolon is necessary when you need to give clarity to a series or indicate that two sentences are closely related to one another.