Colons Separating Independent Clauses
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- Kategoria: Semicolons and Colons
Colons may be used to separate independent clauses that are not separated by a conjunction or any other connecting word or phrase.
Semicolons are normally used, but the colon adds emphasis, especially if the first clause leads into the second clause or has a parallel construction.
The second clause begins with a capital letter.
Correct: Grapes are not squeezed: The pulp is pressed.
See also Semicolons with Clauses and Special Capitalizing Cases.
