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Use a semicolon between two independent clauses that are connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases. ... Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas. ... Incorrect Semicolon Use Why It's Wrong Correct Comma Use...
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writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Semicolons.html
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Knowing when to use a semicolon instead of a comma is a difficult and confusing lesson for many people. This handout will make the two punctuation marks a little clearer. ... A semicolon is used in an English sentence either to separate closely related independent clauses (complete sentences) or to correct a run-on sentence.
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ol.scc.spokane.edu/jstrever/models/essays/patterns/hugh...
ol.scc.spokane.edu/jstrever/models/essays/patterns/hughes.htm
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These are all wrong, since the semicolon does not separate complete sentences. (The first and last of these should have only a bracketing comma, while the second and third meet the requirements for a colon and should have one.) Here are some further examples of correct use:
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www.informatics.sussex.ac.uk/department/docs/punctuatio...
www.informatics.sussex.ac.uk/department/docs/punctuation/node17.html
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A SEMICOLON IS END-STOP PUNCTUATION. Treat a semicolon as if it were a weak period, not a strong comma. Do not use a semicolon where you would not use a period. There are a couple of rare exceptions to this rule (which I will show you below), but count it as at least a "98% rule."*. ... EXAMPLE (Correct and not ambiguous):
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grammartips.homestead.com/colons.html
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Use a semicolon when you link two independent clauses with no connecting words. For example: ... You can also use a semicolon when you join two independent clauses together with one of the following conjunctive adverbs (adverbs that join independent clauses): however, moreover, therefore, consequently, otherwise,
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owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/04/
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Lana, one of our readers, pointed me to a very interesting article over the NY Times. ... Titled Celebrating the Semicolon in a Most Unlikely Location, the article describes how the reporter was pleasantly surprised by finding an erudite and correct use of the semicolon on a subway sign.
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www.dailywritingtips.com/praises-to-the-correct-use-of-...
www.dailywritingtips.com/praises-to-the-correct-use-of-the-semicolon/
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1. This class is mind-numbing, I think I'm going to pass out. [Incorrect: comma splice. Use a semicolon instead: This class is ... [This is correct. Independent clauses here are not joined by a coordinating conjunction; hence, they are separated by a semicolon. However is a conjunctive adverb, and not to be confused with a...
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www.hamilton.edu/writing/style/errors/semi.html
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It would be perfectly correct to use a comma before but in this examples; the semicolon, however, creates a stronger pause. Also, because there are already two commas in the second clause, a semicolon in desirable, since it indicates the main break in the sentence.
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Two rules apply-you use it connect two indepenent clauses in a sentence or as my english teacher used to say, you can use it as "super comma":. ... How to Use a Semicolon Properly ... What is the proper use of the semicolon [ ;
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answers.ask.com/Reference/Dictionaries/when_do_you_use_...
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