Understanding Colons, Semicolons & Periods in Writing

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What is the purpose of transitional words?

To introduce dependent clauses

To separate independent clauses

To emphasize, contrast, order, or compound meaning between two independent phrases (correct)

To indicate the end of a sentence

When using a semicolon, what follows after the transitional word in a sentence?

A period

A conjunction

A comma (correct)

Another semicolon

In academic and researched writing, when should colons be used between independent clauses?

When the second clause repeats the information in the first

When the second clause is a question

When the second clause is unrelated to the first

When the second clause adds commentary on the first (correct)

Why might using a semicolon instead of a period be beneficial in writing?

Semicolons emphasize a closer relationship between two sentences Signup and view all the answers

Which punctuation mark is often used when there are two independent clauses where the second is a quote?

Colon Signup and view all the answers

How does using a colon with independent clauses differ from using a period?

Colons emphasize a nuanced relationship between clauses, while periods separate them completely Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of transitional words according to the text?

To provide emphasis, contrast, or order between independent phrases Signup and view all the answers

When should one use colons in writing?

To show a more nuanced relationship between two independent clauses Signup and view all the answers

Why are semicolons preferred over periods in certain cases?

To emphasize a strong separation between two sentences Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of colons signify in academic and researched writing?

A more detailed commentary on the preceding sentence Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of transitional words?

When using a semicolon, what follows after the transitional word in a sentence?

In academic and researched writing, when should colons be used between independent clauses?

Why might using a semicolon instead of a period be beneficial in writing?

Which punctuation mark is often used when there are two independent clauses where the second is a quote?

How does using a colon with independent clauses differ from using a period?

What is the main function of transitional words according to the text?

When should one use colons in writing?

Why are semicolons preferred over periods in certain cases?

What does the use of colons signify in academic and researched writing?

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of transitional words?

When using a semicolon, what follows after the transitional word in a sentence?

In academic and researched writing, when should colons be used between independent clauses?

Why might using a semicolon instead of a period be beneficial in writing?

Which punctuation mark is often used when there are two independent clauses where the second is a quote?

How does using a colon with independent clauses differ from using a period?

What is the main function of transitional words according to the text?

When should one use colons in writing?

Why are semicolons preferred over periods in certain cases?

What does the use of colons signify in academic and researched writing?

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