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Yes, especially if they are similar in construction or related. The semicolon is the proper way to join them.

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What are compound sentences?

contains two or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction or by a semicolon> and, but, nor, or for.


Is this sentence correct The answers are short they are correct?

No because that is two sentences and they should be separated by a full stop or at least a semicolon: The answers are short; they are correct.


What two independent clauses are called when they are joined together correctly?

When two independent clauses are joined together correctly, they form a compound sentence. This means that the clauses are able to stand alone as separate sentences but are joined by a coordinating conjunction (like "and," "but," or "or") or a semicolon.


What is an example of two short sentences joined together by a semicolon?

Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then. I'll talk to you later; I don't want to wake Billy. You'll want to bring camping items; sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, bugspray and water.


Two complete sentences incorrectly joined by a comma make a?

a comma splice. This occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly connected by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. This mistake can be corrected by using a semicolon, period, or conjunction to properly separate the clauses.


A compound sentence has two independent clauses is joined together by what?

A semicolon (;)


Are two complex sentences that are joined together by a semicolon considered to be a run on sentence or a compound-complex sentence?

Without a semi-colon, it would be a run-on sentence. The semi-colon links two separate but related ideas. Mastering the use of a semi-colon to join thoughts can be tricky for some students; English as second-language students may find it particularly confusing.


How do you correct a run on sentence using a semicolon?

If you have two independent clauses that you don't want to isolate into separate sentences, put a semicolon between them.


How is a semicolon used in English sentences?

On some occasions, a writer may decide to use a semicolon to conjoin two sentences together, instead of forming a new sentence. The reason being is that the two sentences are closely linked, for instance 'The sky seems cloudy; indicating a high possibility of precipitation'.


Two sentences written as one sentence and usually separated by a comma?

In formal writing a comma is not to be used two join two independent clauses. If comma is used between two sentences consisting of independent clauses it is known as comma splice. Two sentences formed by independent clauses should always be joined by a co-ordinate conjunction or a short punctuation mark such as semicolon if the sentences are closely related.


What are two ways to write compound sentences?

Using a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or) to combine two independent clauses. Using a semicolon to connect two closely related independent clauses.


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.