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Which punctuation mark consists of two dots spaced apart, one above the other?
Which punctuation mark consists of two dots spaced apart, one above the other?
- Semicolon
- Period
- Colon (correct)
- Comma
What is the main difference between a colon and a semicolon in terms of their use?
What is the main difference between a colon and a semicolon in terms of their use?
- A colon is used to drill deeper into a topic, while a semicolon is used to identify a set of things explicitly
- A colon is used to identify a set of things explicitly, while a semicolon is used to drill deeper into a topic
- A colon is used to explain something in more detail, while a semicolon is used to link together parts of a sentence (correct)
- A colon is used to link together parts of a sentence, while a semicolon is used to explain something in more detail
When should a colon be used?
When should a colon be used?
- To separate two independent clauses or to introduce a list
- To link together parts of a sentence or to drill deeper into a topic
- To explain something in more detail or to identify a set of things explicitly (correct)
- To join two related sentences or to indicate a pause
What does a semicolon consist of visually?
What does a semicolon consist of visually?
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What is the main similarity between a colon and a semicolon?
What is the main similarity between a colon and a semicolon?
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