Semicolons

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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Use a semicolon to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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Can you give an example of a semicolon in a sentence?

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Sure! Example: "I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight."

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, like 'however' or 'therefore'.

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Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

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But is NOT a conjunctive adverb; it is a coordinating conjunction.

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Where does the semicolon go in this sentence: 'Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.'?

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The semicolon goes after 'bald': 'Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner and thinner.'

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Where should the semicolon go in this sentence: 'Cash dah ousside bow.'?

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The semicolon goes after 'ousside': 'Cash dah; ousside bow.'

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Where does the semicolon go in this sentence: 'She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.'?

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The semicolon goes after 'coming': 'She didn’t see the other car coming; now her car has a huge dent.'

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Where does the semicolon go in this sentence: 'Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.'?

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The semicolon goes after 'weather': 'Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather; in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.'