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The semicolon separates the two clauses, just as the word "and" would, in the same sentence.
Be careful to never capitalize the first letter of the second clause, unless it is a name, title, etc.
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What word joins independent clauses?
A coordinating conjunction joins two independent clauses.
What happens if two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon?
A semicolon would be the appropriate punctuation connecting two independent clauses IF there is no coordinating conjunction; However, if there IS a coordinating conjunction (and, but...) then you would only use a comma to separate both independent clauses
What joins two independent clauses if a conjunction is not used?
semicolon
Can a semicolon be used to Join two independent clauses?
yes it can
A compound sentence has two independent clauses is joined together by what?
A semicolon (;)
When combining two independent clauses a comma must be placed .?
When you combine two independent clauses, you need to separate them with a semicolon--not a comma. If you use a comma instead of a semicolon, the result is called a comma splice.
In grammar, when should I use a semicolon?
Use a semicolon when you link two independent clauses with no connecting words. 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, nevertheless, thus, etc.
Can two independent clauses be joined by using a semicolon between the clauses without a conjunction?
Yes, that is one of the most common uses of a semicolon. If there is a conjunction joining the clauses, however, you should use a comma instead of a semicolon.
What is a compound sentence with a semicolon?
A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses together. An example of two independent clauses joined together via semicolon is: "Baum's book is a political allegory; few people today would recognize the political events in this story."
True or false If two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon, the dotted line is slanted from one verb to the other.?
False. The correct answer is "If two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon, the dotted line goes straight from one verb to the other." (A+)
What is a sentence with two independent clauses not separated by a semicolon or comma and coordinating conjunction?
A run-on sentence.
How do you correct a run on sentence using a semicolon?
If you have two independent clauses that you don't want to isolate into separate sentences, put a semicolon between them.
