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Do you use a semicolon when separating lists?
No, semicolons are not typically used to separate items in a list. Commas are commonly used for that purpose. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses in a sentence or to separate items in a list where the items themselves contain commas.
If two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon does the dotted line go straight from on verb to the others adjective?
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What is the main reason for connecting independent clauses with a semicolon?
what is the main reason for connectining independent clauses with a semicolon
Which type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses?
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, and no dependent (or subordinate) clause(s). The independent clauses that make up a compound sentence may be connected with a coordinating conjunction, conjunctive adverb, or semicolon.
Does and go before or after a semicolon?
It goes after a semicolon. "And" is a word that finishes off a idea/list, so it has to go after a semicolon.
Do you use and after a semicolon?
No, the word "and" should not follow a semicolon. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses; if you want to include "and," it would typically be used within one of the independent clauses separated by the semicolon.
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.
Can you put a semicolon before and?
Typically, the semicolon implies " and" and therefore using and after a semicolon is redundant.
How do you use semicolon in if sentence?
I wouldn't use a semicolon in a conditional (if) sentence. Semicolons can join two independent clauses without a conjunction. The "if" clause in a conditional sentence is dependent, not independent.
Can a semicolon be used to Join two independent clauses?
yes it can
What is a compound sentence with a semicolon?
A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses together. An example of two independent clauses joined together via semicolon is: "Baum's book is a political allegory; few people today would recognize the political events in this story."
What is one way to fix the following comma splice?
The box office was closed, but a kind theater attendant let us in.
