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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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SEMICOL
ONS
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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SEMICOL
ONS
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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ONS
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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SEMICOL
ONS
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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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION