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Semicolons: When, Where, and How to Use Them | Merriam-Webster
Semicolons (;) separate independent clauses that are related in meaning, and they separate items in a list when those items themselves are long or include commas. For example, this summary could say "Semicolons are useful; they show that clauses are related in meaning."
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When to Use a Semicolon, With Examples | Grammarly
Learn when to use a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses in one sentence or to separate items in a complex list.
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wordvice.com
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When to Use a Semicolon vs Colon, Comma, and Em Dash (; : , —)
Learn how and when to use semicolons (;), colons (:), commas (,), and dashes (–) to make your writing more effective.
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grammarist.com
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How and When to Properly Use a Semicolon [;] - With Examples
Take a look at the rules of semicolon use and semicolon examples to begin using them in your own writing. Semicolons [;] are used to separate closely related independent clauses. It can also be used to separate independent clauses or items in a series that already contain a number of commas.
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Semicolons, colons, and dashes – The Writing Center
You can use a colon to draw attention to many things in your writing. The categories listed below often overlap, so don’t worry too much about whether your intended use of the colon fits one category perfectly.
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Semicolon - The Punctuation Guide
Most commonly, the semicolon is used between two independent clauses (i.e., clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences) when a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is omitted. The upperclassmen are permitted off-campus lunch; the underclassmen must remain on campus.
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Commas, Semicolons, and Colons - The Writing Center
Adapted from: The Harbrace College Handbook (12th ed.) by Horner/Webb/Miller and A Writer’s Reference (4th ed.) by Diana Hacker. When and how to use commas: Commas come before coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when they link two independent...
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quillbot.com
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Semicolon (;) | Use, Meaning & Examples - QuillBot
Set off an unessential part of a sentence (e.g., a nonrestrictive clause or an introductory phrase). For example: “In the morning, I will go to the gym.”
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When to Use a Semicolon - The Grammar Guide - ProWritingAid
Using semicolons in this type of list is really a matter of personal style; you can choose not to use them, or any other punctuation (some use commas or periods) at the end of each item as the bullets themselves separate each point.
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When and How To Use a Semicolon ( ; ) | YourDictionary
There’s one main semicolon rule to remember: When used in a sentence, each side of the semicolon must include an independent clause (a full sentence). Otherwise, the sentence isn’t grammatically correct. You shouldn't capitalize the word after a semicolon unless it’s a proper noun.