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Question

Ok so i need help with the following things

1)
how to write a sentence ussing the following marks:

colon
semi-colon
hyphen
dash

2) how to turn a first person paragraph into second and third person

THX

Answer 1

A semi-colon can be used in place of a comma when you have a long list of things, or when you want a temporary pause in the writing, but not a completely separate sentence. That is, you don't place a period, just a pause. That is why it combines a comma and a period: it is a cross between the two, like a hybrid.

Here is an example:

The war was long and difficult; many families were affected by it.

Notice that the two clauses above are closely related, so a period would completely separate them. But a semi-colon indicates a close connection.

Or for a long list of things:

Some of the things we purchased included raisins; tea; biscuits; ham; coffee; sugar and beans. (This is a longer list than normal, so a semi-colon can be used instead of commas).

A colon can be used either to:
-Denote time, like 9:30.
-Denote where an explanation, salutation or definition will follow.
(Notice how I use colons here when I explain or describe things)

Tom: The Middle School Years

Or simply a definition:

Lead: A heavy, soft metal.

A hyphen has several uses:

-A hyphen can continue a word at the end of a line. The hyphen goes between two syllables. This is done when you can't fit a word completely at the end of a line, but putting the entire word on the next line may leave an ugly gap.

"The militia was prepared to do battle against the infamous Red-
coats."

Here I used a hyphen to separate syllables from the word
"Redcoats". Of course, I could also have simply said:

"The militia was prepared to do battle against the infamous
Redcoats."

But notice how Redcoats seems to be standing there in an awkward position all alone.

-A hyphen can also separate two words that form a compound word, such as African-American.

or

multi-millionaire

There are two types of dashes:

-An emdash is a dash ( a line that is a little longer than a hyphen) that indicates a temporary break in a thought or pattern. For example:

They lifted the heavy cargo- twenty tons worth- and placed it in the truck.

Notice that I temporarily paused the train of thought. A dash is used this way to give a better picture of what is being described or explained. It's mosty for stylistic purposes. (That is, it just makes a sentence look more descriptive and colorful).

An endash is used in things like time duration:

The years 1998-2000 were good ones for the stock market.

Or something like:

The Boston-New York train always runs on time.

or

We watched the Knicks-Bulls game.

-A first person paragraph is told using pronouns like "I", "me", "myself". It's just like writing a journal.

"Today I went to the library. It was very boring..."

-Something written in second person is addressing "you":

"You must go to the library today and study."

-The third person is completely removed from a time and place. Imagine you are a historian writing about President Lincoln:

"Abraham Lincoln lived in a log house for much of his life."

Notice that with the third person, the writing can refer to something that happened in another time and place. You do not directly address the person involved. It is like you are a third party; a distant observer.

Answer 2

I hope this isn't due tomorrow...

Colon(:) just something used to show that you're defining the object you're talking about. (that includes lists)
Ex) I think the following people are mean: John, Jamie, Jacob.

Semicolon(;) this mark is a way you can seperate your run-on sentences or link sentences that are closely related
Ex) Gold Roger is the pirate king; all pirates do what he says.

Hyphen(-) this mark can be used to interrupt a sentence with a thought or to reenter the thought.
Ex) I approached the school in fright - what would my teacher say about my homework - when I realized I was late to class.

Dash(-) I'm pretty sure it's the same as a hyphen. See above example for help


The easiest way to change a first person paragraph into a second or third person paragraph is to merely change the point of view of who's speaking.
Pretend that you're writing a story, and that you're the main character. That's first person.
Ex) I walk quickly.
Now pretend that you're talking to the person who's the main character. That's second person.
Ex) You walk quickly.
Now stop pretending and realize you're not part of the story. That's third person.
Ex) He walks quickly.

Please don't use my examples, cuz they suck. But I hope you got the jist of it.

Answer 3

here's a sentence...It's 10:00!;I'm late-my boss is going to kill me!

sorry but your on your own for the paragraph...I'm only in fifth grade!!!!sorry...hope I helped a little~xo

Answer 4

Roflwtime! lol

Ur in trouble!