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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

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In which of the-following situations would it be appropriate to use a semicolon?

To replace conjunctions and, or, but and to connect the main clauses in a compound sentence


In which of the situations would it not be appropriate to use a semicolon?

to Join two independent clauses where the second clause explains the first (apex)


Where would it be appropriate to put a semicolon?

A semicolon is used to indicate a moderate pause in a sentence. It's primary purpose is to join together two independent clauses. For example: "I like to eat hotdogs; they go well with ketchup." Both clauses before and after the semicolon can function independently in their own separate sentences, and so a semicolon is appropriate to use to join them together in this case. A semicolon should not be used in place of or alongside conjunctions, such as "but, or, and" etc.


Is slang never appropriate to use in social situations?

no


When do you use a semicolon in algebra?

Well, according to what I learned when I was in Algebra I, you should never have to use a semicolon.


What happens if two independent clauses are connected by a semicolon?

A semicolon would be the appropriate punctuation connecting two independent clauses IF there is no coordinating conjunction; However, if there IS a coordinating conjunction (and, but...) then you would only use a comma to separate both independent clauses


How do you use semicolon in this sentence. The Bears lost the Super Bowl to Indianapolis worse yet you lost a bet with your brother about the outcome of the game?

It is necessary to put the semicolon between Indianapolis and worse. Many writers would merely use a comma in this case, but that would be incorrect. Sorry, but I am sticking to my original opinion that you don't need a semicolon here. I agree that a comma wouldn't be appropriate, but a period would be advisable.


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 you use two semicolon in one sentennce?

NO


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.


Following situations would it be inappropriate to use a comma?

It would be appropriate to use a comma between compound subjects or compound verbs.


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.