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A semicolon is used:
a) When two complete sentences are too closely connected to be separated by a full stop but do not make sense if they are put in one sentence. E.g: "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times."
b) When a list is compiled and the items are several words long. (When the items in the list are only one word long each, commas are used instead). E.g: (instead of bread, butter, eggs, milk.) White French baguette; soft whipped butter; organic English eggs; one pint of semi- skimmed milk.
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Different answer: A semicolon is more important than a comma and less important than a period. You should always defer to periods and commas if possible.
There is no reason not to use commas in the example above using multi-words such as soft whipped butter. Commas will do fine. They separate the sections of the sentence.
If you use other punctuation in the sentence then semicolons can divide up those sections. That would probably be the most common usage. Such as: The recipe uses soft whipped butter, salt, and green tapioca in the first addition; apples, Oranges, and purple honeydew in the second addition; and Limburger cheese, tomatoes, and fuzzy peaches in the last addition.
My old Macmillan Handbook of English has three uses for a semicolon:
1. A semicolon is used between the co-ordinate clauses of a compound sentence when they are not joined by one of the co-ordinating conjunctions.
2. A semicolon is used between the co-ordinate clauses of a compound sentence with one of the following conjunctive adverbs: therefore, however, hence, accordingly, furthermore, nevertheless, and consequently.
3. A semicolon is used between the clauses of a compound sentence joined by a co-ordinating conjunction when the clauses are long and when they contain other punctuation, or when a more distinct pause than the comma would give is desirable.
Chief co-ordinating conjuctions are: and, for, but, or, nor, yet.
What else can I help you with?
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.
A sentence with the word semicolon?
I can give you several sentences.You use a semicolon to separate two clauses.A semicolon is like a comma with a period on top of it.You need to learn how to use the semicolon properly.
Can you use two semicolon in one sentennce?
NO
Can you use a gerund after a semicolon?
A gerund is a verb with the -ing suffix, often turning it from a verb into the subject of a sentence. It is grammatically correct to use one after a semicolon as long as the clause after the semicolon is still independent, that is, it can still stand alone as a separate sentence.
How do you use semicolon in if sentence?
I wouldn't use a semicolon in a conditional (if) sentence. Semicolons can join two independent clauses without a conjunction. The "if" clause in a conditional sentence is dependent, not independent.
How do you use a semicolon in a series?
Example-They use they following things:pens, pencils, and markers
In which of the-following situations would it be appropriate to use a semicolon?
To replace conjunctions and, or, but and to connect the main clauses in a compound sentence
Do you use and after a semicolon?
No, the word "and" should not follow a semicolon. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses; if you want to include "and," it would typically be used within one of the independent clauses separated by the semicolon.
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.
How many spaces do you put after a semicolon?
When using a semicolon you put one space after the semicolon.
What is the Tagalog of semicolon?
Tagalog translation of semicolon: tutuldok
Do you use a semicolon before except?
No, a semicolon is not typically used before "except" in a sentence. Instead, a comma may be used to separate clauses or phrases when necessary.
