Colons and Semicolons

If you think a semicolon helps you digest food, it’s time for you to watch this BrainPOP movie! In it Tim and Moby introduce you to the colons and semicolons that we use in the English language. Learn the difference between these two punctuation marks and find out when it’s appropriate to use them in a sentence. Discover how semicolons can be used to join sentences; when they can be used to join clauses; how they can separate parts of sentence; and how they can be used to set off items in a list. (We just gave you a sneak preview in that last sentence!) Finally, you’ll learn what colons are used for, and what mathematical symbol they can be compared to. You’re all set to punctuate!

Watch the English movie about Colons and Semicolons »