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Use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements. Do not use commas to set off restrictive elements. A restrictive element defines or limits the meaning of the word it modifies and is therefore essential to the meaning of the sentence.
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What is a punctuation mark that is used between clauses of a compound sentence when a conjunction is not used?
The semicolon is used, often with a conjunctive adverb, or between independent clauses. A semicolon is also used between words in a series when parts of the series contain commas.
Which punctuation marks is used to link independent clauses?
A semicolon can be used to link independent clauses when they are closely related in meaning. This punctuation mark helps to show a stronger connection between the clauses than a period but a lesser connection than a conjunction like "and" or "but".
What punctuation is used between independent clauses when no conjunction is used?
A semicolon is used between independent clauses when no conjunction is used. It indicates a closer connection between the two clauses than a period would.
What is a type of punctuation that can be used in place of a coordinating conjunction?
A semicolon can be used in place of a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses.
What is a comma?
a comma rule is a way to type different kinds of letters.
What punctuation is used to set off nonrestrictive clauses and phrases?
Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases are set off by commas. These commas separate additional information that is not necessary for the sentence's meaning but provides extra details.
Which punctuation mark can you use to connect independent clauses?
All of the above
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.
Can you use a semicolon before while?
Punctuation is a feature of sentence structure. There is no word that must take any particular punctuation, and no word that cannot take any particular punctuation.
What punctuation mark can be used to show a compound sentence?
A semicolon can be used to show a compound sentence. It joins two closely related independent clauses.
Is a semicolon a subordinating conjunction?
No, a semicolon is not a subordinating conjunction. A semicolon is a punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses or items in a list, while subordinating conjunctions are words that connect independent and dependent clauses in complex sentences.
What is a semicolon and how is its used?
A semicolon is a punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses in a sentence when a conjunction is not present. It can also be used to separate items in a list when those items contain commas.
