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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)


Is slang never appropriate to use in social situations?

no


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.


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.