2007-03-04 13:41:11 · 7 answers · asked by swimdude315 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This is how you use a semicolon; it is quite easy.
2007-03-04 13:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by swimdudensc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A semicolon is basically a substitute for a conjuction. It should be used when two independent clauses are related.
2007-03-04 22:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by purplegrl28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When joining two complete sentences (independent clauses) that are intimately linked, especially if they have a meaty word between them.
E.g. I fell out of the barrel; consequently, I am hurt.
Use a colon : when two ideas are equal to one another.
E.g. I fell out of the barrel: I am hurt. Not conventional, but grammatically correct.
2007-03-04 21:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Naomi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When joining two complete, related sentences without a conjunction, i.e.
The insect was not a moth; it was a butterfly.
OR
joining lists within a list, i.e.
I had a red bicylce; a cool, yellow skateboard; and a blue, green, and black sports car.
2007-03-04 21:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a really good resource
A semi colon denotes a pause between two independent clauses (sentences) that are in the same sentence.
http://www.uwc.ucf.edu/Writing%20Resources/Handouts/semi_colons.htm
2007-03-04 21:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is like when you combine two similar ideas that need seperating but without comma use
2007-03-04 21:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by prolife101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of these pages will answer your question.
2007-03-04 21:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋