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Semi-colons

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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SEMICOLONS

BY: EMILY SHANNON
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WHEN TO USE A SEMICOLON

  • To join two independent clauses
  • To separate two main clauses joined with conjunctive adverbs
  • To separate items in a series if the items are long
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EXAMPLES

  • I am tired; I need coffee
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EXAMPLES

  • I do not like school; therefore, I did not to my homework
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EXAMPLES

  • My favorite places to visit are San Diego, Calfiornia; Orlando, Florida; and Las Vegas, Nevada

Emily Shannon