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I learned to like poetry when I read Kipling. His strong rhythms appealed to me. I learned to like poetry when I read Kipling; indeed, his strong rhythms appealed to me. Semicolon Using semicolon is not difficult if we remember that a semicolon is more like a period than a comma. It is a very strong punctuation. Semicolon are used in three ways. 1. Between two sentences that are closely connected in idea, or independent clauses when they are not joined by the coordinating conjunctions and, but, for, or and nor. When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. Computer using is increasing; computer crime is, too. 2. Before sentence connectors and some transitional phrases ( however, therefore, nevertheless, moreover, that is, in fact etc.). You have to return all the books within two weeks; otherwise, you can’t borrow any more books. 3. Between items in a series when any of the item listed already contains commas, or when the clause-items are long. The year is divided into four seasons: spring, the green season; summer, the red season; autumn, the golden season; winter, the white season. The conference, short as it was, gave us the fact we needed; and at dinner that night, we shared opinions, questions, and conclusions about the labor dispute. colon Using a colon at the end of an independent clause focuses attention on the words following the colon. After a colon, we often write lists, appositives, and direct quotations. Before lists Use a colon to introduce a list. Libraries have two kinds of periodicals: bound periodicals and current periodicals. I need the following groceries: eggs, milk, and coffee. 1. Do not use a colon to introduce a list after the verb to be unless you add the following or as follows. To me, the most important things in life are: good health, a happy home life, and a satisfying occupation. To me, the most important things in life are good health, a happy home life, and a satisfying occupation. To me, the most important things in life are