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Using Semicolons look like this: ;

Using Semicolons look like this: ;

Using Semicolons are used for 3 purposes: 1. To connect independent clauses without using

Using Semicolons are used for 3 purposes: 1. To connect independent clauses without using a conjunction 2. To connect independent clauses using a conjunctive adverb 3. To join items in a series when one or more of the items includes a comma

Using Semicolons Clearly, it is impossible to understand the rules for using semicolons unless

Using Semicolons Clearly, it is impossible to understand the rules for using semicolons unless you can identify an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE. An INDEPENDENT CLAUSE is a group of words that includes the following: 1. a subject 2. a verb 3. a complete thought

Using Semicolons Tell whether each of the following is an independent clause. 1. When

Using Semicolons Tell whether each of the following is an independent clause. 1. When Carl called for a pizza. 2. My friends and I enjoy going to the lake. 3. Working on their project for hours. 4. Playing videogames is one of my favorite pastimes.

Using Semicolons To connect independent clauses without using a conjunction: It was a beautiful

Using Semicolons To connect independent clauses without using a conjunction: It was a beautiful day; the friends decided to head to the park right away.

Using Semicolons To connect independent clauses using a conjunctive adverb: Roberto, Tyesha, Heather, and

Using Semicolons To connect independent clauses using a conjunctive adverb: Roberto, Tyesha, Heather, and Carl may not agree on sports; however, they did agree it was a beautiful day.

Using Semicolons To join items in a series when one or more of the

Using Semicolons To join items in a series when one or more of the items includes a comma: Carl’s grandmother brought them a picnic basket with turkey, ham, and tuna fish sandwiches; potato salad; and cans of soda, juice, and iced tea.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed. Yesterday afternoon was absolutely miserable the rain poured down and turn the yard to mud.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed. The weather was really terrible nonetheless I managed to have a good day.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed. I found many things to do, like reading books newspapers and magazines watching a movie and drawing in my sketchbook.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed.

Using Semicolons Punctuate the sentence by adding a semicolon and a comma when needed. I tried to do some homework however I ended up sound asleep.

Using Semicolons Remember: Unless separating items in a series, a semicolon must have an

Using Semicolons Remember: Unless separating items in a series, a semicolon must have an independent clause on both sides! Never capitalize the letter after a semicolon unless it’s a proper noun.