They are punctuation marks that resemble one another but serve different purposes in a sentence.
Colon: Used to focus attention on the latter part of a sentence by providing a list, explanation, or quotation. (e.g.: He said: "No this will not work" to which she replied: "Why not?")
Semicolon: Used to connect two clauses/statements which could stand alone as separate sentences. (e.g.: Joe was upset; he didn't know she would be moving to England so soon.)
Colon: Used to focus attention on the latter part of a sentence by providing a list, explanation, or quotation. (e.g.: He said: "No this will not work" to which she replied: "Why not?")
Semicolon: Used to connect two clauses/statements which could stand alone as separate sentences. (e.g.: Joe was upset; he didn't know she would be moving to England so soon.)
(A friend's unique wedding favours: honey and maple syrup)
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