KUNG FU PUNCTUATION

Level 5Focus: Semi Colons ;

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Semicolons have three main uses:1. To join two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. I have a lot of homework. I will stay up late to finish it. I have a lot of homework; I will stay up late to finish it. 2. To join two independent clauses with a long conjunction (long conjunctions have more than three letters: therefore, however, consequently, besides, for example, in fact, thus, nevertheless). It is very hot in this room. I will open a window. It is very hot in this room; therefore, I will open a window.

3. To separate things in a lengthy, complex list if there are commas within the list.Andrew plays the harmonica; Matthew, the bass; Adrian, the guitar; and Nathan, the drums.I have visited Paris, France; Beijing, China; Auckland, New Zealand.

1) I am hot I am wearing a sweater and a jacket.2) The president was very popular he easily won the election.3) I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money.

Separating Linked Clauses

1) I am wearing a sweater and a jacket ____________ I am cold.2) The old dog is blind ____________ it is deaf.3) Mix all the ingredients ____________ put the batter in the oven.

After a large connective

In a list1) The group was composed of three

young people: Mary, who was 32 years old Javier, who was 28 years old and Ming, who was 17 years old.

2) On the trip, we drove through Tampa, Florida Wichita, Kansas and Fresno, California.

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