Semicolon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A semicolon ( ; ) is a conventional punctuation mark with several uses, mainly for pauses in sentences and breaks in lists. The Italian printer Aldus Manutius the Elder established the practice ...
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The semicolon allows the writer to imply a relationship between nicely balanced ideas without actually stating that relationship. (Instead of saying because my grandmother is afraid she'll miss out on something, we have implied the because.
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grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/semicolon.htm
grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/semicolon.htm
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The following rules and examples will help you know when and where to use the semicolon as a punctuation mark. ... Use a semicolon to combine two very closely related complete sentences.
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leo.stcloudstate.edu/punct/semicolon.html
leo.stcloudstate.edu/punct/semicolon.html
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Semicolon and Colo ... Uses of the Semicolon ... The use of these punctuation marks often confuses students: comma, semicolon, colon, hyphen, and dash.
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leo.stcloudstate.edu/punct/col-semi.html
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Recognize a semicolon when you see one. ... The semicolon [ ; ] is a powerful mark of punctuation with three uses. ... The first appropriate use of the semicolon is to connect two related sentences. The pattern looks like this:
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www.chompchomp.com/terms/semicolon.htm
www.chompchomp.com/terms/semicolon.htm
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To mark World Usability Day 2009, here’s a review of a classic book on usability for web sites and applications. A lot of the information and advice seems obvious once you’ve read it, but judging by the websites that litter the ... 12 November 2009 | By Bennett | Topics: ... Consider a Delete button in an application.
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www.thunderguy.com/semicolon/
www.thunderguy.com/semicolon/
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Definition of semicolon from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "semicolon" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semicolon
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semicolon
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Definition of semicolon in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of semicolon. Pronunciation of semicolon. Translations of semicolon. semicolon synonyms, semicolon antonyms. Information about semicolon in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... semicolon - a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent...
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www.thefreedictionary.com/semicolon
www.thefreedictionary.com/semicolon
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