Semicolons

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What does a semicolon look like?

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A semicolon looks like this: ;

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What is the primary function of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a correct semicolon usage in a sentence.

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Example: The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

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How can you change a sentence to correctly use a semicolon?

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You can replace a comma with a semicolon when connecting two independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is the difference between a semicolon and a comma?

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A semicolon connects two independent clauses, while a comma is used to separate items in a list or to connect clauses with a conjunction.

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Rewrite this sentence using a semicolon: 'There were five doughnuts left this morning, but now there are none.'

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There were five doughnuts left this morning; now there are none.

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What punctuation error is present in the sentence: 'For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.'?

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The sentence is missing the word 'of' after 'a lot'.

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How do you correctly use a semicolon in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon can be used to separate two independent clauses that are not joined by a conjunction.

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Rewrite this sentence using a semicolon: 'We don’t have to go if it rains, and I hope it rains.'

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We don’t have to go if it rains; I hope it rains.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.