mikayla hansen and zac morris semicolons english 1010 03
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SemicolonsZAC MORRIS & MIKAYLA HANSEN
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Why Do We Use Semicolons?
To connect two independent clauses.
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Wait.. What is an Independent Clause?
A clause contains a subject and a verb. It either stands alone or could stand alone.
Examples of Independent Clauses:
The cow is brown.My roommate is funny.
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How to Use a Semicolon:
It is okay to use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that could otherwise stand as two single sentences.
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Example of Using a Semicolon
My dog likes to bark; she has a shock collar.
This is an example of an independent clause that could stand alone.
This is also an independent clause that could stand alone without the clause before it.
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What are three basic tips of using
Semicolons?
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#1 Use a semicolon between items in a list or
series if any of the items contain commas.
Example:
There are two ways to write: with a pen or pencil, which is cheap and easy to access; or by computer and printer, which is more expensive but quick and neat.
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#2 When using an adverbial conjunction, place a semicolon in front.
Adverbial conjunctions- these are word that are placed after the semicolon. Example:
I had never won before; therefore, I was delighted to win the pageant.
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#3 When in doubt, don’t use a semicolon! You can get around
using a semicolon by separating the two independent clauses into two separate sentences.
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Quiz Time!
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Which of these is the proper use of a
Semicolon?
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Which of these is the proper use of a
Semicolon?A. The cat is black, and; it is also old.
B. The cat is black; it is also old.
C. The cat is black and; it is also old.
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Which of these is the proper use of a
Semicolon?A. The cat is black, and; it is also old.
B. The cat is black; it is also old.
C. The cat is black and; it is also old.