Colon or semi-colon?

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Look at these sentences taken from various texts. For each sentence decide why the colon or semi-colon has been used and write your answer in the form field provided. For support refer to the summary table for the functions of the markers.

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  1. Outside the West you can still find a currency that derives its value from its utility or beauty: the edible cow, for instance, or the decorative cowrie shell.
    The colon is used here .

  2. We will only consider two of the ways in which cultural groups may differ in their understanding of the nature of humans: their assumptions bout whether humans are good or evil, and their views about whether the group or the individual is the basic unit of society.
    The colon is used here .

  3. The important issue for us is not to try to decide whether or not humans are good or bad; we are more interested in what this issue means for socialisation into a culture.
    The semi-colon is used here .

  4. Whereas other animals have long beaks to fetch insects out of crannies, or sharp teeth to sink into a victim's throat, humans have hands in which to hold a spade or a spear; whereas other animals have tough armour or fast legs or camouflage to protect themselves against enemies, humans have brains with which to devise hiding places and weapons.
    The semi-colon is used here .