Well to be completly honest i dont hink i have ever used a semi colon ( : )in any of my writing. My reason for this is i have never known how to use them, or why i would use them. As i have looked into the rule i learned how the semi colon( : ) can be effective in my writing.
The colon ( : ) has multiple uses.
Use the colon to introduce a list. Be careful not to use a colon when denoting a regular series. Usually, the word following suggests the use of a colon. Use only after a full sentence which ends in a noun.
The professor has given me three options: to retake the exam, to accept the extra credit assignment, or to fail the class.
INCORRECT - The Easter basket contained: Easter eggs, chocolate rabbits, and other candy
Notice the words after the semi colon are not nouns.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-English-Punctuation-Correctly
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