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The semicolon is a simple piece of punctuation, much easier to work with than the comma because it follows fairly clear rules. If you learn the two simple ... As in the examples above, citing places, dates, and people's names with descriptions, are three very common situations where you'll see the super-comma usage.
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www.essortment.com/all/semicolon_rcnr.htm
www.essortment.com/all/semicolon_rcnr.htm
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Home » Style » Grammar » Proper Use of the Semi-Colon: Four Ways to Use Semi-Colons in Sentences ... Definitely a great read for anyone unsure how to use a semicolon or someone who needs to brush up. I remember there was a prof in college who told us not to use semicolons, because we couldn’t and we’d end up with...
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writinghood.com/style/grammar/proper-use-of-the-semi-co...
writinghood.com/style/grammar/proper-use-of-the-semi-colon-four-ways-to-use-semi-colons-in-sentences/
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Semicolon use appears to have been declining in recent years, possibly because fewer and fewer people are confident about the proper role of this punctuation mark. Here are several ways to use the semicolon as an effective tool for enhancing clarity and emphasis in your writing.
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www.virtualsalt.com/semicoln.htm
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semicolon style conventions; 1. Do not use a capital letter after a semicolon, unless it is followed by a proper noun. 2. The semicolon and the colon are the only two punctuation marks which should be placed after closing quotation marked when they follow a quoted text.
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www.whitesmoke.com/uses-of-the-semicolon
www.whitesmoke.com/uses-of-the-semicolon
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Below is a description of the most common punctuation marks and their proper usage. They are listed in functional order, starting with those that end sentences, followed by those that fall in the ... if they could stand alone (that is, if each idea could be its own sentence) you should either use a semicolon or a period.
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www.englishchick.com/grammar/grpunc.htm
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A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. ... When a semicolon is used to join two or more ideas (parts) in a sentence, those ideas are then given equal position or rank.
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writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Semicolons.html
writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Semicolons.html
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The proper usage of semicolons ... The semicolon is used chiefly between main clauses that are closely related. It is a stronger mark of punctuation than a comma. Here are some examples:
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www.truthtree.com/semicolons.shtml
www.truthtree.com/semicolons.shtml
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Lean when to correct semicolon usage in your writing. ... Wondering proper semicolon usage? The semicolon (;) is shrouded in mystery for many writers, but learning when to use one is actually quite simple. Unlike many other punctuation marks, the rules for semicolon use are fairly straightforward. ...
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www.life123.com/parenting/education/grammar/when-to-use...
www.life123.com/parenting/education/grammar/when-to-use-a-semicolon.shtml
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Correct Usage ... It is also proper to use between when more than two are involved if you want to express relations taken one pair at a time (Exchanges between the five colleges were not uncommon). ... Don’t use this word to mean although, whereas, and, or but, and don’t use it where only a semicolon is necessary.
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www1.umn.edu/urelate/style/language-usage.html
www1.umn.edu/urelate/style/language-usage.html
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