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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
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.
Does and go before or after a semicolon?
It goes after a semicolon. "And" is a word that finishes off a idea/list, so it has to go after a semicolon.
Which of the following puctuation marks is a semicolon?
A semicolon looks like this ;
What does semicolon mean?
A semicolon is a symbol that looks like this:;
What does the semicolon and colon means?
A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence. A colon is used to introduce a list, explanation, example, or a quote.
How does a semicolon work?
A semicolon is a type of punctuation that is used when you want to join two independent clauses similar in topic. Example: I love dogs; they are so cute.
How do you use a semicolon in a series?
Example-They use they following things:pens, pencils, and markers
What is an example of a sentence using a semicolon?
In order to separate distinct ideas into two different clauses a semicolon is sometimes used. The poor lady is bereaved; she must be devastated.
What is an example of a semicolon being used inappropriately?
Walking along a pathway; I tripped and fell.
Can you use commas instead of a semicolon with nevertheless?
In an example like this... I like dogs; nevertheless, I adopted one today.
What is an example of a semicolon?
A semi colon is this sign here ";". It is used in a sentence for adding an extra piece of information at the end, for when a comma will not suffice. For example: Today, it rained; I played with the cat indoors.
What is a compound sentence with a semicolon?
A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses together. An example of two independent clauses joined together via semicolon is: "Baum's book is a political allegory; few people today would recognize the political events in this story."
How many spaces do you put after a semicolon?
When using a semicolon you put one space after the semicolon.
example of a compound sentence punctuated with a semicolon?
Joe made the sugar cookies; Susan decorated them
What is the Tagalog of semicolon?
Tagalog translation of semicolon: tutuldok
What is a comma and a semicolon used for?
Comma=After conjustion in a compound sentence Semicolon=Replaces a conjustion and a comma Comma Example I love pizza, and I love chesse. Colon Examples I love pizza; I love Chesse.
