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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

The choice between a colon and a semicolon

I have a clear opinon: I do things only when I want to.

I have a clear opinon; I do things only when I want to.

Which is the correct option?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Use the colon because the second clause explains or exemplifies the first clause.

  • Use the colon because the second clause explains or exemplifies the first clause.
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Use the colon because the second clause explains or exemplifies the first clause.

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