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Semi-Colons

;. The super commas. Semi-Colons. Rules for Semi-Colon Usage. A semicolon can join two clauses using transitional words like however, otherwise , therefore, subsequently, in addition etc. A semicolon is stronger than a comma.

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Semi-Colons

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  1. ; The super commas Semi-Colons

  2. Rules for Semi-Colon Usage • A semicolon can join two clauses using transitional wordslike however, otherwise, therefore, subsequently, in addition etc. • A semicolon is stronger than a comma. • The semicolon separates a sentence with two closely related meanings. • Semi-colons can be used to list things

  3. Examples • You tried your hardest; second place is a good finish. • I like chocolate; however, I don’t like dark chocolate. • At the store I will need apples; butter; eggs; milk.

  4. You Try It • Kelly wants to play outside Kim wants to play inside. • You didn’t try your very best your marks went down this term. • If you go to the store, I’ll need golden apples unsalted butter whole wheat bread tomato soup and potatoes. • All students must: arrive on time complete all tasks follow the rules and be their best. • My mother planted roses the roses were all red.

  5. Check your answers • Kelly wants to play outside; Kim wants to play inside. • You didn’t try your very best; your marks went down this term. • If you go to the store, I’ll need: golden apples; unsalted butter; whole wheat bread; tomato soup; and potatoes. • All students must: arrive on time; complete all tasks; follow the rules; and be their best. • My mother planted roses; the roses were all red.

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