Commas and Semicolons

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma in a series of items?

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To separate the individual items in the list.

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What is a semicolon?

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A punctuation mark used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Where should the semicolon go in the sentence: 'I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight'?

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Between 'tomorrow' and 'I'.

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon?

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To link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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When should you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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To separate independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The final comma in a list of three or more items, placed before 'and' or 'or'.

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How do you use a semicolon in a complex sentence?

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Use it to separate independent clauses that are joined by a conjunctive adverb.

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What is an example of a sentence using a semicolon correctly?

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I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.