Punctuation: 03. Semicolons and Colons

In the elearning course, Semicolons and Colons, we’ll discuss the purpose of these punctuation marks and how to properly use them. We will go over the use of semicolons for lists, when to capitalize following a semicolon, and their use in joining related independent clauses. We’ll also review the use of the colon in sentences and lists, and touch on alternatives like the em-dash. This course will provide a solid understanding of punctuation use to help you improve your writing.

Part of our series on Punctuation, this course includes a video lesson, downloadable student materials and a short online quiz to check your comprehension.