Semicolons (the winky face ;)

Semicolons (the winky face ;) • Independent clause; independent clause. • The Ravens won the Superbowl; all 49er fans are depressed. Ha-ha!!!

Independent clause; conjunctive adverb, independent clause. • The letter was oversized; therefore, it needed extra postage.

List of conjunctive adverbs • Accordingly, additionally, also, besides, , comparatively, consequently, finally, further • Furthermore, elsewhere, equally, hence, henceforth • However, in addition, in comparison, in contrast, indeed, instead, likewise, meanwhile, moreover, namely, nevertheless, now, otherwise, rather, similairly, still, subsequently, then, thereafter, therefore, thus, yet

And the list goes on and on • The semicolon can help divide crazy lists: • The committee included Peter Wursthorn, Professor of Mathematics, from Marlborough, Connecticut; Virginia Villa, Professor of English, from Hartford, Connecticut; Paul Creech, Director of Rad-Tech, from Essex, Connecticut; and Joan Leach, Professor of Nursing, from Farmington, Connecticut.

Use a colon before a list • What comes before the colon must be a complete sentence. • Please sumbit copies of the following documents: passport, birth certificate, and Social Security card.

Use a colon before a long quotation • This is the last part of my letter: “Thank you for accepting our invitation to come speak. We look forward to your visit.”

Colon in conventional situations • Digital time 8:30am • Biblical verse John 3:16 • Titles and Subtitles Street Smarts: A Pedestrian’s Guide • After a salutation of a business letter • To whom it may concern:

Semicolons (the winky face ;)