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Can someone explain use of semicolon " ; " and colon " : " in GMAT?
21 Mar 2012, 01:37
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Hi,
GMAT usually does not test punctuation directly. But it is always good. Below are some examples of how they are used.
Semi-colons : they are used to either separate two related clauses in a sentence or in lists. It is not used in lists as often though.
E.g.: The event is to feature three speakers: Smith, a logistics expert; Thomas, a marketing guru; and Underwood, the firm's CEO.
colon : can be used either to introduce something that follows logically or to introduce a list or to introduce a quote.
E.g.: The event is to feature four speakers: Jim, Jack, Thomas and Underwood.
GMAT usually does not test punctuation directly. But it is always good. Below are some examples of how they are used.
Semi-colons : they are used to either separate two related clauses in a sentence or in lists. It is not used in lists as often though.
E.g.: The event is to feature three speakers: Smith, a logistics expert; Thomas, a marketing guru; and Underwood, the firm's CEO.
colon : can be used either to introduce something that follows logically or to introduce a list or to introduce a quote.
E.g.: The event is to feature four speakers: Jim, Jack, Thomas and Underwood.
13 May 2020, 21:48
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2 primary usages for the colon:
1) to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause is an explanation of the first.
Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose is a culinary wonderland: a mere two-block walk leads past ethiopian, korean, japanese, irish, thai, italian, and spanish restaurants.
2) to follow an independent clause with a word, phrase, or list (not a clause) explaining, specifying, or clarifying the material of the original clause.
A complete weather station reading contains five elements: temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction.
1) to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause is an explanation of the first.
Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose is a culinary wonderland: a mere two-block walk leads past ethiopian, korean, japanese, irish, thai, italian, and spanish restaurants.
2) to follow an independent clause with a word, phrase, or list (not a clause) explaining, specifying, or clarifying the material of the original clause.
A complete weather station reading contains five elements: temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction.
