Assignment: Chapter $06$ Revising Business Messages

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$8.$ Grammar and Mechanics: Semicolons and Colons

When it comes to punctuation, you will use commas and periods most frequently. A good writer, however, needs to know how to use colons and semicolons as well. These two punctuation marks micht look similar, but they serve different purposes.

Determine which punctuation rule is illustrated by the following sentence.

I have never met someone who does his job so well; he is consistently professional.

Use a colon to separate items in a series.

Use a semicolon to join closely related dependent clauses.

Use a semicolon to join closely related independent clauses.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

I hung a picture in the new conference room, it brightens the room.