Using Semicolons.

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Using Semicolons

Use semicolons to join independent clauses Use a semicolon only if the clauses are closely related. We have seen the enemy he is us. Tuition fees are tax deductible entertainment expenses are not. Some people get an education without going to college the rest get it after they get out. Mark Twain ; ; ;

Use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs or introductory expressions ; , I really respect you however I think we should just be friends. Periods and commas are not the only difficult forms of punctuation for example we also have colons semicolons and apostrophes to deal with. ; , , ,

Use semicolons in a list with internal commas The most exciting cities in Canada are Brandon Manitoba Sydney Nova Scotia and Whitehorse Yukon. We invited delegates from several different departments Andy Cap Accounting Mary Worth Human Resources Rex Morgan Health and Safety and Dick Tracy Security. , ; , ; , : , ; , ; , ; ,