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- Semicolons: When, Where, and How to Use Them | Merriam-Webster
Semicolons (;) separate independent clauses that are related in meaning, and they separate items in a list when those items themselves are long or include commas For example, this summary could say "Semicolons are useful; they show that clauses are related in meaning "
- Semicolons | Punctuation Rules and Examples
A semicolon (;) indicates an audible pause and can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences
- When to Use a Semicolon, With Examples - Grammarly
A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely two related independent clauses in a single sentence when discussing the same topic or contrasting two similar ideas
- What Is A Semicolon (;) How Do You Use It? | Thesaurus. com
A semicolon resembles a period placed over a comma (;) The two most common reasons to use a semicolon are to join two related independent sentences or to punctuate a list or series that also uses commas
- Semicolons, colons, and dashes - The Writing Center
The semicolon looks like a comma with a period above it, and this can be a good way to remember what it does A semicolon creates more separation between thoughts than a comma does but less than a period does
- When to Use a Semicolon vs Colon, Comma, and Em Dash (; : , —)
A semicolon is used to separate two ideas (two independent clauses) that are closely related They can also be used when listing complex ideas or phrases that use commas within them
- Semicolon - The Punctuation Guide
Most commonly, the semicolon is used between two independent clauses (i e , clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences) when a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is omitted
- When To Use Semicolon In English With Examples
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
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