Learning goal
I can connect ideas and choose punctuation for a clear purpose.
Key words
cohesionsemicoloncolondashparenthesis
Cohesion and Advanced Punctuation
Use cohesive devices and punctuation such as colons, semicolons, dashes and brackets to clarify meaning.
Try these first
- Semicolon: Join two closely related clauses with a semicolon: 'The rain stopped. We continued walking.'
- Colon: Use a colon to introduce a list after 'You will need'.
- Dash: Use a dash to add emphasis or an afterthought.
Try it, then check your answer
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Set up private learning journeyJoin two closely related clauses with a semicolon: 'The rain stopped. We continued walking.'
Use a colon to introduce a list after 'You will need'.
Choose a formal cohesive device for contrast: nevertheless / and then.
What a secure answer looks like
- 1. The rain stopped; we continued walking.
- 2. e.g. You will need: paper, glue and scissors.
- 3. Any correct sentence using a dash appropriately.