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What are examples of a sentence with a semicolon?
I decided to stay home; the weather outside was too severe.
Are two complex sentences that are joined together by a semicolon considered to be a run on sentence or a compound-complex sentence?
Without a semi-colon, it would be a run-on sentence. The semi-colon links two separate but related ideas. Mastering the use of a semi-colon to join thoughts can be tricky for some students; English as second-language students may find it particularly confusing.
What is a statement that has only a semicolon standing alone?
A single semicolon standing alone does not form a complete statement.
what does thought mean in a sentence?
In a sentence, "thought" can refer to the past tense of the verb "think," indicating a past mental process of considering or contemplating something. It can also refer to a singular idea or concept that springs to mind.
What does this sentence mean do what conscience says is right?
Conscience is that part of your mind that tells you what is right and wrong. The sentence says that you should follow that part of your mind and do what is right.
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.
Is the sentence you are tired you need to sleep today a run-on sentence?
Only if there is no semicolon between "tired" and "you".
