Question

What's the difference between : and ;?

Answer 1

Semicolon - ;

Is used when you need to piece two sentences together but using a comma wouldn't fit or be appropriate for the sentence. As follows:

"I have to study for finals tonight; I can't go out."

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Colon -  :

Is used for "As follows" ect.

Example: <-- (That)

Primary colors:   <-- (That)

Red

Blue

Yellow

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