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You can not punctuate a sentence with a semicolon.
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example of a compound sentence punctuated with a semicolon?
Joe made the sugar cookies; Susan decorated them
What are two ways to write compound sentences?
with a comma or a semicolon
What are compound sentences?
contains two or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction or by a semicolon> and, but, nor, or for.
Compound sentences are joined by a?
Compound sentences are joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as and, but, or, so), a semicolon, or a conjunctive adverb (such as however, therefore).
What are the three ways to connect compound sentences?
1: a comma and a conjunction 2: a semicolon 3: a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb or transition
Are two complex sentences that are joined together by a semicolon considered to be a run on sentence or a compound-complex sentence?
Two complex sentences joined by a semicolon are considered a compound sentence. A compound-complex sentence would have a combination of independent and dependent clauses, which are different than the two independent clauses in a compound sentence connected by a semicolon.
Do compound sentences have to include a comma?
Yes, it most deffinetly does. When you combine two sentences you should always use a comma, unless the sentence already has many commas in it. In which case you get ride of the conjunction and use a semicolon(;).
Is it true that with compound sentences only one of the independent clauses is placed on its own base line?
No, that is not true. In compound sentences, two or more independent clauses are placed on separate base lines. Each independent clause is typically joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
Which of the following sentences is not punctuated correctly you wonder why she says that?
wwhich of the following senteces in not punctuated correctly?
Can two short sentences be joined by a semicolon?
Yes, especially if they are similar in construction or related. The semicolon is the proper way to join them.
Is a semicolon is necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used?
No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.
What is a punctuated sentence?
You must punctuate every sentence. You will learn to correctly punctuate sentences when you learn the types of sentences.
