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Punctuation Marks, XIMENA ESCORZA SANTOYO - Coggle Diagram
Punctuation Marks
Comma (,)
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Before coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so) when joining two independent clauses.
Example: I wanted to study, but I was tired.
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Colon (:)
A colon introduces information that explains, describes, or gives examples of something mentioned before it.
Introducing a list:
Example: I need three things: a book, a pen, and a notebook.
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Semicolon (;)
A semicolon connects two closely related independent clauses or separates complicated items in a list.
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Before conjunctive adverbs such as however, therefore, moreover, and nevertheless.
Example: I was tired; however, I continued studying.
Separating items in complex lists, especially when the items already contain commas.
Example: I have visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.
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