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Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs. Grammar Extension Activity 1.18. Use both semicolons and transitions to combine sentences in your writing. When you have two complete thoughts that are closely related, you may connect them with a semicolon :

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Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

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  1. Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs Grammar Extension Activity 1.18

  2. Use both semicolons andtransitions to combinesentences in your writing. • When you have two complete thoughts that are closely related, you may connect them with a semicolon: I wasn’t happy or strong; I was sad and weak.

  3. You may also use aconjunctive adverb as atransition directly after thesemicolon: I risked more than my life to make him love me; however, the prince preferred another for his bride.

  4. Common conjunctive adverbs • however • indeed • nevertheless • in fact • therefore • as a result

  5. Combine these sentences using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb: • I wanted to win the love of the prince. • I traded in my voice to live happily ever after.

  6. Combine these sentences using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb: • I thought a better life awaited me on the land. • All I needed was two legs and the prince.

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