Purpose: Used for introductions, such as lists or explanations.
Example: "I only ask for three things in a friendship: loyalty, humor, and maturity."
Colon introduces the list of values.
Usage on SAT: Appear in punctuation questions about conventions of Standard English.
Guideline: Use colons to introduce something new or to point to what follows.
Semicolons
Purpose: Acts as a bridge between two related ideas.
Example: "Meet Analie; she's passionate about content creation and has a heart full of compassion."
Semicolon links related ideas about Analie.
Usage on SAT: Appear in punctuation questions about conventions of Standard English.
Guideline: Use semicolons to connect related but independent thoughts.
Example Question
"On their strange American foods tour, Ida and Jeff discovered three of the country's oddest and most delicious desserts: deep-fried Coke, bacon donuts, and chirpumple."
Use a colon to introduce the list of desserts.
Commas
Purpose: Provide clarity by indicating pauses, separating items in a list, or clarifying relationships.
Example: "I live in two worlds, one is a world of books."
Comma provides a distinction between two aspects of Rory Gilmore's life.
Usage on SAT: Will appear in punctuation questions.
Guideline: Use commas for clarity and organization.
Dashes
Purpose: Add drama or emphasize a sudden change in thought.
Example: "I am not afraid of commitment—I'm afraid of settling."
Dash emphasizes the distinction between commitment and settling.
Usage on SAT: Will appear in punctuation questions.
Guideline: Use dashes for emphasis or to create an abrupt break.
Example Question
Recognize lists and use commas accordingly.
Conclusion
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