Flamenco can be further divided into four more categories; Flamenco singers, Flamenco dancers, Flamenco guitarists and Flamenco Bands.
Should there be something else in place of the semi-colon? What I mean is, is there something better I can put there. I`m not quite sure when a semi-colon is used in a sentance but I felt as though a comma didn't quite work so I place a semi-colon. If i`m wrong could you please correct me.
You may use either a colon or a dash. When you are going to make a list, a colon is exactly right.
Thanks so much GuruBlue
I have another question.
Should I use
:
or
;
Guru recommended you use a colon :
This is a semicolon ;
Oh O.K
Thanks Ms. Sue
May I ask when a semi-colon should be used?
This site gives an excellent description with examples of using a semicolon.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_commacomp.html
Thanks so much Ms. Sue.
I finally understand the purpose of semi-colons.
:-) Great!
In this case, a semi-colon is not the most appropriate punctuation mark to use. A semi-colon is typically used to separate two closely related independent clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences. Instead, you should use a colon (:) to introduce a list or a series of items.
So, the correct punctuation would be to use a colon after the word "categories" like this:
"Flamenco can be further divided into four more categories: Flamenco singers, Flamenco dancers, Flamenco guitarists, and Flamenco Bands."
By using a colon, you indicate that what follows is a list of items that further explain or define the categories.