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When could you use a semi-colon in a compound sentence?
You can use a semi-colon in a compound sentence when you want to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction like "and" or "but". This can help to emphasize the relationship between the two clauses.
What does the semicolon and colon means?
A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence. A colon is used to introduce a list, explanation, example, or a quote.
Can you use a semicolon at the end of a sentence?
No. A full stop is used to show the end of a sentence. A semi colon can be used to separate clauses or items in a list.
If a semi-colon is added to a sentence does it count as one or two sentences?
As with a comma, a semi-colon (;) separates items (i.e., a list or set of ideas, etc.) within a given sentence. Therefore, it is one sentence.
What are the four examples to correcting a run on sentence?
Create 2 sentences. Comma and a coordinating conjunction. Semi colon between 2 independent clauses. Semi colon, conjunctive (?) adverb and a comma.
Do you capitalize after a semi colon?
Not unless a proper noun follows the semi-colon. The parts before and after the semi-colon are part of the same sentence. You do not capitalize in the middle of a sentence unless it is a proper noun.
How do you use a semi-colon in a sentence?
Use a semicolon when you link two independent clauses with no connecting words
When to put a colon in sentence?
A colon instead of a semicolon may be used between independent clauses when the second sentence explains, illustrates, paraphrases, or expands on the first sentence. Example: He got what he worked for: he really earned that promotion.
Why do you use semi colon for?
To separate independent clauses
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.
What is the grammar rule for a semicolon?
A semi-colon is a mix of a colon : and a comma , its when you want to tell what something is but you're kind of starting a new sentence.
Where does the comma and semi colon go when using therefore in a sentence?
comma in front of therefore; semi colon in back of therefore
