Colons and Semicolons

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Across
  1. 4. After what word does a colon go: I have three favorite colors blue, purple, and red.
  2. 6. After what word does a semicolon go: I finished my homework now I can relax and watch a movie.
  3. 10. use a colon before a list of items following an ____ clause.
  4. 12. the symbol for a colon is ___ two dots aligned vertically.
  5. 13. Joins closely related clauses that aren't already joined by a conjunction.
  6. 14. After what word does a colon go?: There's three main ingredients in the recipe flour, sugar, and butter.
  7. 16. Colons can be used to separate ___ on a clock.
  8. 17. Colons announce, introduce,or direct attention to a ___,a noun or noun phrase,or a quotation.
  9. 18. After what word does a semicolon go:She studied for hours however she still didn't feel ready for the test.
  10. 19. Use semicolons to avoid confusion when items in a series contain ____.
  11. 20. The symbol for a semicolon is a dot ___ a comma.
Down
  1. 1. Both colons and semicolons are essential parts of ____.
  2. 2. Semicolons can be used as an alternative to a ____ sentence.
  3. 3. Use a ___ to introduce information that summarizes or explains the independent clause before it.
  4. 5. After what word does a semicolon go?: I love to travel my favorite destination is Paris.
  5. 7. After what word does a semicolon go?: I bought the groceries now I can make a healthy dinner.
  6. 8. After what word does the colon go?: I have a favorite dessert chocolate lava cake.
  7. 9. Colons can be used to introduce a ___ or dialogue.
  8. 11. After what word does a colon go: I have many hobbies I enjoy playing the piano, baking, and drawing.
  9. 15. A semicolon can indicate a ___ in a sentence.