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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.

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3 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.

4 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 ; ;

5 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. ; ;

6 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. ; ;

7 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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