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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.

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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 you use a gerund after a semicolon?

A gerund is a verb with the -ing suffix, often turning it from a verb into the subject of a sentence. It is grammatically correct to use one after a semicolon as long as the clause after the semicolon is still independent, that is, it can still stand alone as a separate sentence.


What can be substituted for and?

Depending on the circumstances you could substitute a comma, a semicolon, or end the sentence with a period and start a new sentence.


Is a semicolon is necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used?

No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.


Is a semicolon the same as a period?

No. A period or full stop is used to end a sentence. A semi-colon puts a pause into a sentence that is stronger than a comma, but it does not end the sentence.


A sentence with the word semicolon?

I can give you several sentences.You use a semicolon to separate two clauses.A semicolon is like a comma with a period on top of it.You need to learn how to use the semicolon properly.


Can a semicolon be used to join an incomplete sentence and complete sentence?

Yes, a semicolon could indeed join an incomplete sentence and a complete sentence.


What are the transition words used with semicolons?

The trick is not to use a semicolon with and, but, yet, or or. When using these to combine 2 sentences, you place a comma before them. IE. sentence, and sentence. sentence but sentence. sentence yet sentence. sentence, or sentence. When using a semicolon to combine 2 sentences, a transition word isn't required but can make the sentence flow more smoothly. These can be words like however, furthermore, moreover, in addition, similarly, etc. IE. sentence; however, sentence. The trick is not to use a semicolon with and, but, yet, or or. When using these to combine 2 sentences, you place a comma before them. IE. sentence, and sentence. sentence but sentence. sentence yet sentence. sentence, or sentence. When using a semicolon to combine 2 sentences, a transition word isn't required but can make the sentence flow more smoothly. These can be words like however, furthermore, moreover, in addition, similarly, etc. IE. sentence; however, sentence.


Do you use a semicolon before except?

No, a semicolon is not typically used before "except" in a sentence. Instead, a comma may be used to separate clauses or phrases when necessary.


Can you have a sentence fragment after a semicolon?

No you can not it is stupid.


What situations is it not appropriate to use a semicolon?

To replace a period at the end of a sentence To begin a list of elements contained within a sentence To join independent clauses when the second clause explains the first To replace the conjunctions and, or, or but and to connect the main clauses in a compound sentence


Should a semi colon come after parentheses?

If your sentence requires a semicolon, you may, indeed, end up using it after a parenthetical.