what is the difference between semicolon and colon?

[Anonymous]

hi. i teach students part time.
one student came to me and ask
" what's the difference between semicolon and colon?
ashamed, i didn't kown that well.
so i got back home and searched, but there weren't proper explanation.

please answer me .
and i also want to know the usage of dash(-)

i'm sorry for not having proper examples.

 

[Francois]

semi-colon ;
colon :

Eg.
You should not put your hand into the deep fryer; you might spoil the oil.
There are two kinds of kids: those who whine and cry all day long, and those who only do so 20 hours a day.

FRC

 

[blacknomi]

Seems like you don't welcome kids.
I found kids so interesting when they are happy.

They have mobile face.
:shock: 8) :lol: 8)

 

[Francois]

Yes I do; I'm tired of taking the garbage out.

FRC