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to separate two independent clauses that are not joined by a conjunction
- Example:
The participants in the first study were paid; those in the second were unpaid.
to separate elements in a series that already contain commas
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoUse the semi-colon to separate main clauses not joined by a coordinating conjunction. Main clause are often linked by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, and sometimes yet, for, and so). If the coordinating conjunction is omitted, the clauses should be linked with a semi-colon.
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When do you use a semicolon in algebra?
Well, according to what I learned when I was in Algebra I, you should never have to use a semicolon.
Is there a comma and semicolon before and after such as?
no
How to use a semicolon?
The semicolon is used to indicate a separate clause in a sentence. It separates this new clause from the rest of the sentence. For example... "I'm having a day off work today; the first in two weeks!" The semicolon splits these two stand alone clauses in this sentence. What's a clause you may ask. Well, it is any group of words that make grammatical sense, usually containing a noun, a verb and an object.
How much times do you space after a semicolon?
Once.
What is a compound sentence with a semicolon?
A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses together. An example of two independent clauses joined together via semicolon is: "Baum's book is a political allegory; few people today would recognize the political events in this story."
Do you use a semicolon when separating lists?
No, semicolons are not typically used to separate items in a list. Commas are commonly used for that purpose. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses in a sentence or to separate items in a list where the items themselves contain commas.
A sentence with the word semicolon?
I can give you several sentences.You use a semicolon to separate two clauses.A semicolon is like a comma with a period on top of it.You need to learn how to use the semicolon properly.
When do you use a semicolon in algebra?
Well, according to what I learned when I was in Algebra I, you should never have to use a semicolon.
Can you use a Semicolon before a comma?
NO.
Can you use two semicolon in one sentennce?
NO
Do you use and after a semicolon?
No, the word "and" should not follow a semicolon. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses; if you want to include "and," it would typically be used within one of the independent clauses separated by the semicolon.
Do you use a semicolon before except?
yes
Do you use a semicolon before the word such?
Well, as long as such isn not the beginning of a list of things, such would not have a semicolon in front of it.
Can you use a comma to replace a conjunction in a compound sentence?
No, but you may be able to use a semicolon. A semicolon and a conjunctive adverb can sometimes take the place of a subordinating conjunction.
Can you use a gerund after a semicolon?
Yes, you can use a gerund after a semicolon in a sentence. The semicolon is used to join two closely related independent clauses, and a gerund can function as a noun in a sentence. Make sure the gerund phrase after the semicolon complements or expands upon the information in the first clause.
When do you use semicolon in a sentence?
Semicolons are used to connect closely related independent clauses in a sentence, removing the need for a conjunction like "and" or "but." They can also be used to separate items in a list when those items contain internal punctuation.
How do you use semicolon in if sentence?
I wouldn't use a semicolon in a conditional (if) sentence. Semicolons can join two independent clauses without a conjunction. The "if" clause in a conditional sentence is dependent, not independent.
