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Semicolons, colons, and dashes – The Writing Center • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Semicolons, colons, and dashes

What this handout is about This handout explains the most common uses of three kinds of punctuation: semicolons (;), colons (:), and dashes (—). After reading the handout, you will be better able to decide when to use these forms … Continue reading Semicolons, colons, and dashes