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In modern writing punctuation serves to make writing intelligible to your reader. Commas normally separate groups of items. If you have any reason to separate elements within groups by commas, then you would use semicolons to separate groups.
Normally, you use the most basic unit of punctuation possible. You do not normally use a semicolon instead of a comma.
Let's try it this way. The sailors included Joe, Sam, and Sue. Or we could say: The sailors included Joe, with the peg leg: Sam, with the handlebar mustache; and Sue, with the stunning blonde hair.
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Which punctuation change will correct this sentence Todays test will cover the following punctuation marks the comma the semicolon and the colon?
add a comma after the semicolon.
How do you use a comma instead of semicolon?
Commas join two clauses where at least one of the clauses is dependent and doesn't make a complete sentence on its own. If both clauses could each make their own sentence if alone, a semicolon is used instead.
What name is given to the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma?
The name of the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma is called a "semicolon."
A punctuation mark that is half colon and half comma?
The punctuation mark you are referring to is the semicolon (;). It combines the functionality of a colon and a comma, used to connect closely related independent clauses or as a super comma in a list.
How are a comma and a semicolon different?
a comma (,) is used to separate parts of a sentence and indicates a slight pause when reading/speaking. a semicolon (;) is used to separate main clauses and indicates a longer pause than a comma. A semicolon also separates items in a listing, when one or more of the items contains a comma.
What are linking marks?
semicolon, comma, colon...
Which punctuation change will correct this sentence Todays test will cover the following punctuation marks the comma the semicolon and the colon?
add a comma after the semicolon.
Today's test will cover the following punctuation marks the comma the semicolon and the colon.?
add a comma after the semicolon.
Is there a comma and semicolon before and after such as?
no
What is a comma and a semicolon used for?
Comma=After conjustion in a compound sentence Semicolon=Replaces a conjustion and a comma Comma Example I love pizza, and I love chesse. Colon Examples I love pizza; I love Chesse.
When combining two independent clauses a comma must be placed .?
When you combine two independent clauses, you need to separate them with a semicolon--not a comma. If you use a comma instead of a semicolon, the result is called a comma splice.
How do you use a comma instead of semicolon?
Commas join two clauses where at least one of the clauses is dependent and doesn't make a complete sentence on its own. If both clauses could each make their own sentence if alone, a semicolon is used instead.
What name is given to the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma?
The name of the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma is called a "semicolon."
Does this sentence require a comma or semicolon after bank Let's go to the bank okay?
comma
A punctuation mark that is half colon and half comma?
The punctuation mark you are referring to is the semicolon (;). It combines the functionality of a colon and a comma, used to connect closely related independent clauses or as a super comma in a list.
How are a comma and a semicolon different?
a comma (,) is used to separate parts of a sentence and indicates a slight pause when reading/speaking. a semicolon (;) is used to separate main clauses and indicates a longer pause than a comma. A semicolon also separates items in a listing, when one or more of the items contains a comma.
What is used when a comma is not sufficient?
If a sentence needs a pause in the middle and a comma is not strong enough, then a semicolon can be used.
