Punctuation: the Semicolon (;) & Colon (:)

Punctuation, such as the semicolon and colon, is a key ingredient of writing. It is especially important when writing formal academic essays, such as for the IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, CAE, etc. In this video, we look at a couple of the most confusing punctuation marks (;) and (:), to see how and when they should be used. General functions: 0:35 Semicolon: 2:07 Colon: 7:56 Need ideas for your essays? Check out our ideas e-book: http://bit.ly/2RIhBjz Find more writing tips at https://writetotop.com/ Want more great videos to help you pass the IELTS or TOEFL Writing Section? Support Write to the Top: https://writetotop.com/product/support-us/ https://paypal.me/writetotop