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A semicolon works as both a period and a comma! You could say I had alot of fun at the mall, however I met an annoying person. But I had alot of fun at the mall; however I met an annoying person looks less confusing...and in the long run might save you some time!
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What is the difference between the usage of semicolon and comma BASIC progamming?
A semicolon can be used for separating the initial value, condition, and increment statement within a for loop. A comma can be used to separate elements of an array and parameters for methods and classes.
What are linking marks?
semicolon, comma, colon...
Which punctuation change will correct this sentence Todays test will cover the following punctuation marks the comma the semicolon and the colon?
add a comma after the semicolon.
Today's test will cover the following punctuation marks the comma the semicolon and the colon.?
add a comma after the semicolon.
Is there a comma and semicolon before and after such as?
no
What is a comma and a semicolon used for?
Comma=After conjustion in a compound sentence Semicolon=Replaces a conjustion and a comma Comma Example I love pizza, and I love chesse. Colon Examples I love pizza; I love Chesse.
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.
What name is given to the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma?
The name of the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma is called a "semicolon."
Does this sentence require a comma or semicolon after bank Let's go to the bank okay?
comma
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.
A punctuation mark that is half colon and half comma?
The punctuation mark you are referring to is the semicolon (;). It combines the functionality of a colon and a comma, used to connect closely related independent clauses or as a super comma in a list.
How are a comma and a semicolon different?
a comma (,) is used to separate parts of a sentence and indicates a slight pause when reading/speaking. a semicolon (;) is used to separate main clauses and indicates a longer pause than a comma. A semicolon also separates items in a listing, when one or more of the items contains a comma.
