6. Semicolon or Colon
Perfecting Punctuation
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The focus is on the uses and differences between semicolons and colons in punctuation. The topic of endangered animals is also explored, particularly the role of zoos in their preservation. A red herring is identified in the example answers. Viewers are encouraged to challenge themselves with activities involving semicolons and colons, and to identify the red herring.
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7. Ellipsis
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