semi-colon rules. rule 1 -a semicolon can replace a period between two closely related independent...
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Semi-Colon Rules
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Rule 1-A semicolon can replace a period between two closely related independent clauses.
Examples:
-Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
-I’m looking for my book; where do you suppose I put it?
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Rule 2
-If there is a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, you should use a semicolon. Some conjunctive adverbs are: moreover, nevertheless, however, otherwise, therefore, then, finally, likewise and consequently.
Example:
-The students had been advised against walking alone at night; however, Cathy decided walking wasn’t dangerous if it was early in the evening.
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Rule 3-Super Comma Rule: Use a semicolon to make a list of items that are separated by a comma. This often occurs when listing names, dates, locations, and descriptions.
Examples:-We had students from Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; and Caracas, Venezuela.-Her classmates were attending college for a variety of fields, including Sarah, who wanted to study biology; Samuel, who wanted to study psychology; and Seth, who wanted to study mathematics.
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Examples
1. I like chocolate however I don’t like dark chocolate.
2. I can’t eat strawberries they give me a rash.
3. I am really disgusted with my essay therefore I am going to revise it.
4. The crowd was too rowdy consequently the band quit playing and walked off the stage.