Semicolon Rule #1 Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related in thought and that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Semicolon Rule #1 Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related in thought and that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) ▫Everyone else in my family excels in a particular sport; I seem to be the only exception. ▫The river is rising rapidly; and it is expected to crest by noon.

Semicolon Rule #2 Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or a transitional expression. ▫Elsa is planning to become an engineer; however, she is also interested in graphic design. ▫Only two people registered for the pottery lesson, as a result, the class was cancelled. Commonly Used Conjunctive Adverbs AccordinglyFurthermoreMeanwhileOtherwise AlsoHoweverMoreoverStill BesidesIndeedNeverthelessThen ConsequentlyInsteadNextTherefore

Semicolon Rule #3 You may need to use a semicolon (rather than a comma) before a coordinating conjunction to join independent clauses that contain commas. ▫Belle sat with Ariel, Tarzan, and me, and Sneezy sat with Gaston, Tiana, and Hercules. ▫Belle sat with Ariel, Tarzan, and me; and Sneezy sat with Gaston, Tiana, and Hercules.

Semicolon Rule #4 Use a semicolon between items in a series if the items contain commas. ▫In 2000, the three largest metropolitan areas in the United States were New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois. ▫In 2000, the three largest metropolitan areas in the United States were New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; and Chicago, Illinois.

Semicolon Usage - Practice 1.Valley; 2.Years; 3.Carving; 4.Life; 5.Valley; 6.Distinctive; 7.Craftsmanship; 8.Cholula; 9.Peoples; 10.Conquest;

Semicolon Usage Homework #1 1.Reputation; 2.II; 3.Home; 4.Britain; 5.Rain; 6.Americans; 7.Japan; 8.Dinner; 9.Mammal; 10.Shakes;

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Semicolon Usage Classwork #1 1.Fundraising; services; 2.C 3.C 4.25; 26; 5.Massachusetts; California; 6.Trombone; saxophone; 7.But; 8.Fountains; 9.C 10.Republic; Hungary; Romania;

Semicolon Usage Homework #2 1.Saturday; week; 2.Now; 3.Beggars; 4.Delight; recipe; 5.Fund; 6.Pines; 7.Act; 8.Nearby; Chicago; 9.Grade; 10.Band;

Semicolon Usage Classwork #2 1.Sound; 2.C 3.Bow; pick; 4.Saxophone; 5.Pitch; 6.Pitch; 7.Instruments; 8.Years; 9.Music; 10.England; Mexico; Massachusetts

Semicolon Usage Homework #3 1.C 2.Theater; 3.Tennis; 4.C 5.Hockey; 6.Book; play; 7.C 8.There; 9.Picnic; 10.C