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Semicolons:The Most Feared Punctuation
Leanna YeagerSpring 2014
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Independent clause?
Coordinating Conjunction?
Conjunctive Adverb? (Will explain later)
Do you know what a…is?
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Semicolons are used in papers as sentence enhancers. You should use semi colons when you want to form a bond between two statements.
These statements can either relate or contrast with one another
Most individuals do not know how to use them correctly; therefore, the semicolon is known as “the most feared punctuation.”
Why Use Semicolons?
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to join two related independent clauses
Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.
Rule #1
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before conjunctive adverbs such as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance when they introduce a complete sentence. It is also preferable to use a comma after the introductory word.
You will want to bring many backpacking items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
Rule #2
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between two sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction when one or more commas appear in the first sentence.
When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; and that is a promise I will keep.
Rule #3
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to separate units of a series when one or more of the units contain commas.
Also known as the “Super Comma”
This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.
Rule #4
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“While searching for a good place to get a unicorn burger I traveled to Seattle, Washington, Tokyo, Japan, and London, England.”
“While searching for a good place to get a unicorn burger, I traveled to Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and London, England.”
Example #1
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Which Rule Did it follow?
A) The two relating independent clauses B) “Super Comma” C) Conjunctive Adverb D) Joined with a coordinating conjunction
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“Using a semicolon is not hard, I once saw a party gorilla do it.”
“Using a semicolon is not hard; I once saw a party gorilla do it.”
Example #2
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A) Coordinating Conjunction B) Conjunctive Adverb C) Independent clauses D) “Super Comma”
Which Rule?!
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“My favorite people include Samuel Slaughterjaws, a famous unicorn hunter, my uncle Wilford, a world champion at mayonnaise eating contests, and Nikola Tesla, the most awesome dude to ever fire a lightning bolt at an angry peasant.”
“My favorite people include Samuel Slaughterjaws, a famous unicorn hunter; my uncle Wilford, a world champion at mayonnaise eating contests; and Nikola Tesla, the most awesome dude to ever fire a lightning bolt at an angry peasant.”
Example #3
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Once again, considered a “super comma.”
But why is it a “Super Comma?”
This is….
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“Godzilla is a misunderstood creature, beneath his raging desire to set people on fire and eat them is a gentle giant who just wants to cuddle.”
“Godzilla is a misunderstood creature; beneath his raging desire to set people on fire and eat them is a gentle giant who just wants to cuddle.”
Example #4
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A) “Super Comma” B) Conjunctive Adverb C) Independent Clauses D) Coordinating Conjunction
Why did we do this?
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“No one with common sense would actually cascade, therefore, a more correct description would be canyoning with only a rope used to hang yourself after you plummet thirty feet and lie in pain with a broken back on the canyon floor with no hope of rescue.”
“No one with common sense would actually cascade; therefore, a more correct description would be canyoning with only a rope used to hang yourself after you plummet thirty feet and lie in pain with a broken back on the canyon floor with no hope of rescue.”
Example #5
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A) Conjunctive Adverb B) Coordinating Conjunction C) Super Comma D) Independent Clauses
Why?! Why?! Why?!
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