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1) The semicolon allows the writer to join two full sentences into one without adding a conjunction ... making a semicolon appropriate in place of a period. ...
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Depending on the circumstances, one of two different punctuation marks can be used between the independent clauses in a compound sentence: a comma or a semicolon. The choice is yours. ... Use a semicolon when you link two independent clauses with no connecting words. For example:
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Semicolons are more related to commas than colons. They can be used to separate parts of a sentence that use commas ( Our gourmet dinner was complimented by prompt, courteous and efficient service from the staff; the fragrant, colourful ros...
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Use a semicolon with an appropriate conjunctive adverb (transition word) to connect two complete sentences that are closely related. ... Use a semicolon by itself to connect two complete sentences that are very closely related.
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Punctuation 2: The Semicolon ... The semicolon indicates a longer pause than the comma. As with the comma, there are very specific rules governing when to use a semicolon. But learning where to use the semicolon is much easier. ... Only when the two clauses are closely related in meaning is a semicolon really appropriate.
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for shows logical consequence; it has the same meaning as because, the reason why ... He sniffed at it and refused to eat. I laughed, for I knew why. ... and shows addition; it has the same meaning as in addition, along with...
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Lesson 9 - Understanding Sentence Problems; ... Tennessee Blueprint - 5th Grade; Assessed - Select the best way to combine sentences to provide syntactic variety within context. ... Where the Red Fern Grows Index...
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In many cases, semicolon use is appropriate or grammatically correct, however, when a period will do the trick, go with two separate sentences. In other words, if you can choose between separating clauses by a semicolon or writing two separate sentences (using a period), write two separate sentences.
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www.writingforward.com/grammar/how-to-use-a-semicolon
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