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True or false If two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon, the dotted line is slanted from one verb to the other.?

False. The correct answer is "If two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon, the dotted line goes straight from one verb to the other." (A+)


Do you capitalize after semi-colon?

No, it's basically just separating ideas on the same subject. You'd need to capitalize only if it's required like with months, names, etc. Other than that, you don't need to capitalize after a semicolon.


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


What are some other words you can use instead of but?

Probably the most direct alternative to "but" is "yet". The two words can usually interchange if they're used as conjunctions, but there may still be differences between their respective uses. Some other words or phrases, like "however", "instead", "still", or "on the other hand" may require using different conjunctive styles like the semicolon.


What is a transitional adverb?

They require a semicolon BEFORE and a comma AFTER when used between two main clauses. A list of transitional adverbs is: accordingly, also, anyway, again, besides, certainly, consequently, contrarily, finally, undoubtedly, further, furthmore, elsewhere, hence, henceforth, however, in contrast, incidentally, indeed, instead, likewise, meanwhile, moreover, namely, nevertheless, next, nonetheless, now, otherwise, similarly, subsequently, still, that is, then, thereafter, therefore, thus