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The clauses after the colon typically provide additional information, elaboration, or clarification related to the preceding statement. They can introduce examples, explanations, or lists that enhance the reader's understanding. Essentially, the clauses serve to expand on or specify the idea introduced before the colon.
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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.
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.
Why do you use semi colon for?
To separate independent clauses
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
