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A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses in a sentence. It indicates a stronger relationship between the clauses than a period but less than a conjunction like "and" or "but".

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Can a semicolon be used to join an incomplete sentence and complete sentence?

Yes, a semicolon could indeed join an incomplete sentence and a complete sentence.


What does semicolon mean?

A semicolon is a symbol that looks like this:;


Can you have a sentence fragment after a semicolon?

No you can not it is stupid.


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.


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.


Can you put a semicolon before and?

Typically, the semicolon implies " and" and therefore using and after a semicolon is redundant.


Is a semicolon is necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used?

No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.


A semicolon can also replace what in a complex sentence?

"because"


Semicolon can also replace a what in a complex sentence?

"and also"


What punctuation mark can be used to show a compound sentence?

A semicolon can be used to show a compound sentence. It joins two closely related independent clauses.


Compound sentences punctuated with a semicolon?

You can not punctuate a sentence with a semicolon.


What is a sentence with two independent clauses not separated by a semicolon or comma and coordinating conjunction?

A run-on sentence.