How Often Are You Required to Use Semicolons and Colons

question 47

Multiple Choice

How often are you required to use semicolons and colons in formal writing?

• A) Always. Writing is not formal without them.
• B) Often. Using them gives credibility to your writing.
• C) Sometimes. They help with logical clarity, but should not be overused.
• D) Never. You can write perfectly good sentences without them.

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