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There are three uses for the semicolon: # To join two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related. # To join two independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb or a transitional phrase (therefore, however, as a result, in fact, etc.) # To separate items in a series when one or more of the items contain a comma. The semicolon serves the same purpose as a coordinate conjunction. However, the semicolon is used sparingly whereas the coordinate conjunction may be used often.

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