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Using Semicolons

Using Semicolons. Use semicolons to join independent clauses (sentences). Use a semicolon only if the clauses are closely related. We have seen the enemy he is us. Tuition fees are tax deductible entertainment expenses are not.

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Using Semicolons

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  1. Using Semicolons

  2. Use semicolons to join independent clauses (sentences). • Use a semicolon only if the clauses are closely related. • We have seen the enemy he is us. • Tuition fees are tax deductible entertainment expenses are not. • Some people get an education without going to college the rest get it after they get out. Mark Twain ; ; ;

  3. Always use a semicolon when you use “however” as a conjunction in a compound sentence. • I really respect you however I think we should just be friends. • You can have a lot of friends however you might only confide in a few. ; , ; ,

  4. Separate items in a list when those items have commas within them. • The most exciting cities in Canada are Brandon Manitoba SydneyNova Scotia and WhitehorseYukon. • We invited delegates from several different departments Andy Cap Accounting Mary Worth Human Resources Rex Morgan Health and Safety and Batman Security. , , ; ; , , : ; , , ; , ;

  5. I’d like to show you thousands of examples; however, you must finish this assignment before your senior in High School.

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