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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+)


What do you put between independent clauses if you do not use a comma and a coordinating conjunction?

If you do not use a comma and a coordinating conjunction between independent clauses, you can use a semicolon. A semicolon indicates a close relationship between the two clauses. Alternatively, you could use a period to separate them into two distinct sentences.


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.