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When do we use semicolons?
1. They connect two independent phrases that share a related or similar idea.
2. They connect independent phrases separated by transitional phrases.
3. They clarify confusing items in a series
4. THEY MAKE YOU LOOK SMART!!
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RULE #1- Use a semicolon between closely related independent clauses which are not joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Recall that the acronym for coordinating conjunctions is FANBOYS!
EX #1: I do not like to eat chocolate. Ice cream is my food of choice.
EX #1: I do not like to eat chocolate; ice cream is my food of choice
EX #2: She was very tired. She had worked late the night before.
EX #2: She was very tired; she had worked late the night before.
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Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly
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All the garden tools are kept in the garage; and they are cleaned every spring.
All the garden tools are kept; in the garage they are cleaned every spring.
All the garden tools are kept in the garage; they are cleaned every spring.
All the garden tools are kept in the garage, they are cleaned; every spring.
All the garden tools are kept in the garage; and they are cleaned every spring.
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All the garden tools are kept; in the garage they are cleaned every spring.
All the garden tools are kept in the garage; they are cleaned every spring.
All the garden tools are kept in the garage, they are cleaned; every spring.
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Rule #2- Use a semicolon between two independent clauses which are linked in meaning with a transitional word/phrase
Some examples of transitional words/phrases are: however, meanwhile, therefore, for example, next, similarly, in conclusion, etc.
EX #1: I do not like to ride the bus. However, I ride it when I visit my sister.
EX #1: I do not like to ride the bus; however, I ride it when I visit my sister.
EX #2: He never exercised. As a result, he became fat.
EX #2: He never exercised; as a result, he became fat.
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Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly
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The rent is expensive, moreover, the house is pretty small.
The rent is expensive; moreover, the house is pretty small.
The rent is expensive, moreover; the house is pretty small.
The rent is expensive; moreover; the house is pretty small.
The rent is expensive, moreover, the house is pretty small.
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The rent is expensive; moreover, the house is pretty small.
The rent is expensive, moreover; the house is pretty small.
The rent is expensive; moreover; the house is pretty small.
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Rule #3- Use a semicolon between items in a series containing internal punctuation.
In other words, if you have a series, major groupings, or a list, then instead of using a comma each time, use a semicolon.
EX #1: My dad has lived in Seattle, Washington; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Miami, Florida.
EX #2: My family members birthdays are July 23rd, 1985; November 10th, 1987; and January 28th, 2015.
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On the table were three piles: meat, chicken, and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; and spinach, broccoli, and kale.
On the table were three piles; meat; chicken; and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; and spinach, broccoli, and kale.
On the table were three piles: meat, chicken, and fish & rice, bread, and pasta & and spinach, broccoli, and kale.
On the table were three piles: meat, chicken, and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; and spinach, broccoli, and kale.
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On the table were three piles; meat; chicken; and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; and spinach, broccoli, and kale.
On the table were three piles: meat, chicken, and fish & rice, bread, and pasta & and spinach, broccoli, and kale.
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