Use of colon examples

Colons and semicolons are two types of punctuation.

How to use semicolon in a sentence

Colons (:) are used in sentences to show that something is following, like a quotation, example, or list. Semicolons (;) are used to join two independent clauses, or two complete thoughts that could stand alone as complete sentences.

As soon as we explore the examples of colons and semicolons below, you'll be that much closer to the title of Grammar Pro.

Let's begin with a study on colons. There are three primary purposes for this member of the punctuation family: lists, quotations, and independent clauses.

Colons can be used to set off a list.

In this instance, think of colons as saying, "Here's what I mean." What's about to come after the colon is meant to further illustrate whatever was mentioned before the colon.

• There are two choices at this time: run away or fight.
• We knew who would win the game: the Eagles
• He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
• Here are three states that begin with M: Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
• This house has everything I need: two
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