Expo Semicolons

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COURSE: ADVANCED 07

STUDENTS:

- Cristina Alvarez

- Franz Huanay

- Harry Betancur

PRESENTATION 2

SEMICOLONSTeacher: Luis Ramrez


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DEFINITION OF A SEMICOLON


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SEMICOLONS

What is a semicolon?

The semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connectindependent clauses and show a closer relationship than aperiod does.

Semicolons are followed by a lower case letter; they are strong

punctuation marks. Semicolons are used in three places: Between two sentences that are closely connected in

idea.

Before conjunctive adverbs and some transition phraseswhen they are followed by an independent clause.

Between items in a series when the items themselvescontain commas.


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APPLICATION OF SEMICOLONS


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SEMICOLONS

Between Sentences

Use a semicolon between closely related independent clauses

not conjoined with a coordinating conjunction.

Coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so

A period can also be used, but when the sentences are

connected in meaning, a semicolon indicates the connection.

Structure:

Independent clause; independent clause


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Examples:

-Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.

-I remember the incident well; it happened in 1995.

-"A man chooses; a slave obeys."

-A common use of the semicolon is that it takes the place of

the , + conjunction between two independent clauses.

INCORRECT: I like the fact that it rains so much in Tennessee;and I think that we wouldnt have such gorgeous scenery if it

didnt.CORRECT: I like the fact that it rains so much in Tennessee; Ithink that we wouldnt have such gorgeous scenery if it didnt.


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Before Connectors

Use a semicolon between independent clauses linked with a

transitional phrase or a conjunctive adverb.

Conjunctive adverbs: however, therefore, nevertheless,

moreover, furthermore, etc.

Transition phrases: for example, as a result, that is, in fact,etc.

Structure:

conjunctive adverb,

independent clause; OR independent clause

transition phrase,


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Examples:

-I've always wanted to go to London; however, I never have

the money.

-My friend doesn't know how to swim; therefore, she never

goes to the beach.

-The flight was delayed due to the workers' strike;

consequently, we had to change our holiday plans.


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Between items in a series

Use a semicolon between items in a series or listing containing

internal punctuation, especially parenthetic commas, where

the semicolons function as serial.

Examples:

-"Several fast food restaurants can be found in each of London,

England; Paris, France; Dublin, Ireland; and Madrid, Spain."

-While searching for a good place to get a unicorn burger.

I traveled to Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and London,

England.

Examples:


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IMPORTANT NOTES


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SEMICOLON STYLE CONVENTIONS

1. Do not use a capital letter after a semicolon, unless it is

followed by a proper noun.

2. The semicolon and the colon are the only two punctuation

marks which should be placed after closing quotation marked

when they follow a quoted text.

3. When a semicolon appears after an italicized text, italicize

it as well.

4. You can leave either one or two spaces after a semicolon.

Remember to be consistent.


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