What is the main difference between a semicolon and a colon?

a. A colon is only used to begin lists.

b. A semicolon can be used to join a compound sentence.

c. A colon is two dots while a semicolon is a dot and a comma.

d. A semicolon is almost a full stop, while a colon urges the reader to go on.

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Yusuf Short

1 November, 17:36

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Daniella · Answer 1

B. Is the best answer for this question

Fletcher Calhoun · Answer 2

Fletcher Calhoun 1 November, 21:15

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I think the answer is D

What is the main difference between a semicolon and a colon?a. A colon is only used to begin lists.b. A semicolon can be used to join a compound sentence.c. A colon is two dots while a semicolon is a dot and a comma.d. A semicolon is almost a full stop, while a colon urges the reader to go on.