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- Semicolons: When, Where, and How to Use Them | Merriam-Webster
The semicolon does jobs that are done by other punctuation marks, but puts its own spin on the task This usage guide will show you how with several examples
- Semicolon - Wikipedia
The semicolon ; (or semi-colon[1]) is a symbol commonly used as orthographic punctuation In the English language, a semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, such as when restating the preceding idea with a different expression
- What Is A Semicolon (;) How Do You Use It? | Thesaurus. com
What is a semicolon (;)? A semicolon is a punctuation mark that represents a more significant pause than a comma but less significant than a period A semicolon resembles a period placed over a comma (;)
- Semicolons | Punctuation Rules and Examples - GrammarBook. com
A semicolon (;) indicates an audible pause and can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences
- Using Semicolons (;) | Guide, Rules Examples - Scribbr
A semicolon (;) can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses (parts of a sentence that could also stand as separate sentences)
- How and When to Properly Use a Semicolon [;] – With Examples - GRAMMARIST
Semicolons [;] are used to separate closely related independent clauses It can also be used to separate independent clauses or items in a series that already contain a number of commas Semicolons are most often used between two independent clauses
- Semicolons, colons, and dashes - The Writing Center
This handout explains the most common uses of three kinds of punctuation: semicolons (;), colons (:), and dashes (—) After reading the handout, you will be better able to decide when to use these forms of punctuation in your own writing The semicolon looks like a comma with a period above it, and this can be a good way to remember what it does
- When To Use Semicolon In English With Examples
What is a Semicolon? A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related ideas or separate items in complex lists It’s more powerful than a comma but not as final as a period Learning how to use a semicolon can help you write clearer, more sophisticated sentences
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