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Should a semicolon be used to separate two phrases if one of them contains commas at all not just in a list?
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∙ 10y ago
If the two phrases are independent clauses, a semicolon would be appropriate regardless of whether either of the clauses contain commas within it.
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Should the first word after a semicolon be capitalized?
No.
Do you use and after a semicolon?
no, if you do you should have used a comma
Do you capitalize after using a semicolon?
No, you do not capitalize after using a semicolon unless it is the start of a new sentence or a proper noun. The word following the semicolon should be lowercase unless it meets the criteria for capitalization.
Can you write a sentence in which you use a semicolon correctly?
A semicolon is often used to connect complete thoughts that could be separate sentences. (It takes the place of a conjunction and should seldom be used with one.) Example : "The boy left home with three apples; he had eaten one already."' A semicolon also separates complex collections using a conjunction. Example : "We stopped in Chicago, Illinois; Omaha, Nebraska; and New Orleans, Louisiana." (see the related link)
What is a sentence where a semicolon is used correctly?
It should be written like this: "Joe watered the garden; however, the plants did not grow". Or you could eliminate the semicolon altogether and use a comma as in: "Joe watered the garden, but the plants did not grow."B.This sentences uses a semicolon; the semicolon joins two complete sentences.
What happens when you place a semicolon after a statement?
When a statement is followed by a semicolon, this means that there is going to be another statement following the first statement which is related to it closely enough that it should not become a separate sentence.
What punctuation mark should you use in place of a period to separate two sentences where the conjunction has been left out?
SEMICOLON
Where would it be appropriate to put a semicolon?
A semicolon is used to indicate a moderate pause in a sentence. It's primary purpose is to join together two independent clauses. For example: "I like to eat hotdogs; they go well with ketchup." Both clauses before and after the semicolon can function independently in their own separate sentences, and so a semicolon is appropriate to use to join them together in this case. A semicolon should not be used in place of or alongside conjunctions, such as "but, or, and" etc.
When do you use a semicolon in algebra?
Well, according to what I learned when I was in Algebra I, you should never have to use a semicolon.
How do you do a semicolon in word documents?
It should be on the keyboard.....
Do you use and after a semicolon?
no, if you do you should have used a comma
Should the first word after a semicolon be capitalized?
No.
Compound sentences punctuated with a semicolon?
You can not punctuate a sentence with a semicolon.
How many spaces should follow a semicolon in a sentence?
There should be one space.
Introductory clauses should be set off with a semicolon?
yes
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.
Do you capitalize after using a semicolon?
No, you do not capitalize after using a semicolon unless it is the start of a new sentence or a proper noun. The word following the semicolon should be lowercase unless it meets the criteria for capitalization.
