Semicolon and colon with definition and Examples

Semicolon and colon

Colon (:)Semicolon and colon

A colon (:) is often used when you enumerate a list of person, things places, etc. it is a fairly common punctuation mark with a varied number of uses. It can be used to introduce a quotation, an example, a series, or even an explanation. Secondly, it can be used to separate two independent clauses. Finally, a colon can be used to show emphasis.

colon (:) का उपयोग ”जैसे की ” के अर्थ में किया जाता है। जब हम person, things places, आदि की list बनाते है तब भी colon का use किया जाता है साथ ही साथ इसका उपयोग इन a quotation, an example, a series, or even an explanation में भी किया जाता है।

Examples: Semicolon and colon

• he visited many places: panchmari, mandav, America, etc.
• I have many things: a watch, PC, mobile, book, etc.
• You have two choices: finish the work today or lose the contract.
• That’s because we have one goal: for you to consider your website a success.
• John has all the ingredients: minced clams, milk, potatoes, and onions. 
• There are two choices at this time: run away or fight.
• We knew who would win the game: the Eagles
• He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
• Here are three states that begin with M: Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
• This house has everything I need: two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
• I have several favorite genres of movies: drama, science fiction, and mystery.

Some more use of Colon (:) 

01.  Colon (:) का उपयोग किसी लिस्ट या Example को शुरू करने के लिए किया जाता है।

Example:

• The following items are required: a pen, pencil, rubber, book, cutter, and an inkpot.
• The following candidates have been selected: Ram, Shyam, Mohan, Rajkumar, Sanjay, and Tarun.

02.  Direct speech तथा Quotation के पहले colon का उपयोग किया जाता है।

Examples:

• my friends said: “I can’t support you”.
• he said: “Some books are to be chewed and disgesting”.

03.  Dialogue में speaker के नाम के बाद colon का उपयोग किया जाता है।

Examples:

• Mohan: Hello! How are you?
• Sohan: Hi! I am fine.

04.  जब किसी word को define या describe करना हो तो उस Word के बाद भी colon का उपयोग किया जाता है।

Examples:

• Thermometer: an instrument to record the temperature.
• Pen: an instrument to write with.
• Verb: A verb is a doing word.

• full stop
• question mark

Semicolon (;)Semicolon and colon

The semicolon is used when two sentences such as compound and mixed sentences are of opposite in nature, this mark shows the importance of a special sentence.
अर्ध विराम का उपयोग यौगिक और मिश्रित वाक्यों के बीच किया जाता है, यह विराम चिह्न किसी विशेष वाक्य पर जोर देने के बीच में, या मुख्य वाक्य के बाद किया जाता है।

The right use of Semicolon(;)

Rule 01.  comma का उपयोग हम sentences में वहा करते है, जहा कम ठहरने की आवश्यकता पड़ती है। तथा full stop का प्रयोग वहां करते है जंहा अधिक ठहरने की आवश्यकता होती है। वंही semi colon का उपयोग वहा करते है जंहा comma से अधिक तथा full stop से कम ठहरने की आवश्यकता होती है।

Rule 02.  ऐसे coordinate clause से पहले जो किसी conjunction से तो न जुड़े हो परन्तु अपना subject रखते हो।

Examples:

we lived together; they worked together; we played to gether.

I laughed; I sang.

Examples:

• You should stop eating too much; otherwise; the weight will increase.
• You should focus on your studies; Otherwise; In the examination, you will score fewer marks.
• My daughter is a teacher; my son is a doctor.
• Richard always slept with the light on; he was afraid of the dark.
• You should stop eating so much food; you will have to go on a diet.
• he needs new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
• I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
• She had self-defense training; consequently, she warded off the assailant.
• We had too many fumbles; we lost the game.
• I know you don’t like broccoli; nevertheless, it is very good for you.
• Michelle drives a Jaguar; Sonya drives a Porsche.
• Let’s go to Woof Gang Bakery; they sell the yummiest dog treats.
• I love Outlander; “Both Sides Now” is my favorite episode.
• She moved to Ireland; she preferred the tranquil setting over America.
• Let’s go to the library; there are 15 different books I’d like to take out.

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