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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.
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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.
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.
What does a semicolon look like?
A semicolon looks much like a colon, but instead of having two periods, one floating and one below, a comma resides below the period. A semicolon- ;
What punctuation mark follows the word however?
A semicolon or a comma can follow the word "however" in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
What does a semicolon look like?
A semicolon looks much like a colon, but instead of having two periods, one floating and one below, a comma resides below the period. A semicolon- ;
What punctuation mark follows the word however?
A semicolon or a comma can follow the word "however" in a sentence.
