Prepared by ITH ESARA Unit 16 SEMICOLONS

Prepared by ITH ESARA The Use of Semicolons  There are four ways to use semicolons 1.A semicolon is used to separate two closely related independent clauses. 2.A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb. 3.A semicolon is used to separate items in a series if the items have commas inside. 4.A semicolon is used to separate independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunctions if those clauses are lengthy.

Prepared by ITH ESARA The Examples of Using Semicolons 1.A semicolon is used to separate two closely related independent clauses. Hand writing is illegible ; students should computerize their work. Soma doesn’t just love Nina ; he takes pity on her ; ;

Prepared by ITH ESARA The Examples of Using Semicolons 2. A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb. We visited seven countries ; nevertheless, we miss some historical sites. We missed 5 classes ; therefore, we have to do supplementary exam. ; ;

Prepared by ITH ESARA The Examples of Using Semicolons 3. A semicolon is used to separate items in a series if the items have commas inside. My sister had a profitable summer: by moving the lawn, she earns $125 ; by washing cars, $85 ; and by walking the neighbor’s dogs, $110. ; ;

Prepared by ITH ESARA The Examples of Using Semicolons 4. A semicolon is used to separate independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunctions if those clauses are lengthy. By the late afternoon, having tried on every pair of the black checked pans in the mall, Marsha was tired and cranky ; but she still had not found what she needed to complete her new outfit. ;

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