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A semicolon ( ; ) combines some of the abilities of periods and and commas.
Two clauses the are able to stand alone as separate independent clauses may be joined with a semicolon.
If an independent clause is very long or already contains commas it may be set off with a semicolon.
A semicolon may join two separate indepenent clauses which are connected only by a conjunctive adverb (for example, therefore, instead, also, as a result).
A semicolon may be used to distinguish sub-groups of items within a larger list.
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Semicolon - Usage Examples
| Separate Independent Clauses |
Mom bought a pretty birthday cake; I was hungry and wanted to eat the cake right away. |
| Long Clauses |
After I programmed the computer, it was ready to run over night; but when I checked the computer in the morning, I found the program had an error message. |
| Joining Clauses |
I apologized for the size mistake; however, the teenager was not happy with size small gloves. |
| Subgroups within a List |
The material list includes: aluminum bolts, nuts, screws and brass; hooks, brackets, latches and some steel items. |
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