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Arthur Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Semicolon, Comma, Colon

When to use them?
Does anybody know?
  

Top answer

Such a wide open question. But, hey, I like to talk. Use a semi-colon to connect two related independent clauses.

— Ryan smith

  • Such a wide open question.
  • But, hey, I like to talk.
  • Use a semi-colon to connect two related independent clauses.
  • " -Related ideas, clauses stand on their own, semi-colon is OK.
  • Use a comma to separate clauses and items in lists.
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Such a wide open question. But, hey, I like to talk.

Use a semi-colon to connect two related independent clauses.

"They took the money from the vault; they took it quickly."

-Related ideas, clauses stand on their own, semi-colon is OK.


Use a comma to separate clauses and items in lists.

"Since I had such a great day, I decided to
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How do I know if they are independent clauses? Should they be able to stand on their own?
For example:
I like apple pie_______________not liking apple pie would make me silly.

Is the second part an independent clause? I would think a comma would work in this case, but then I think I would have a comma splice...
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plz explain; how to use might in the sentence and verbal
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England went through globalization in the 1930s the English people felt angry towards the US.Emotion: smile
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Hi,

England went through globalization in the 1930s the English people felt angry towards the US

England went through globalization in the 1930s. The English people felt angry towards the US.

Next time, please try to post your question about y
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England went through globalization in the 1930s; this made the English people feel angry towards the US.

"To join independent clauses in compound sentences that do not have coordinating conjunct
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mindserveow do I know if they are independent clauses? Should they be able to stand on their own?
For example:
I like apple pie_______________not liking apple pie would make me silly.
Is the second part an independent clause? I would think a comma would work in this case, but then I think I would have a comma splice...
Yes, it is an independent cl
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ryan smithSuch a wide open question. But, hey, I like to talk.
Use a semi-colon to connect two related independent clauses.
"They took the money from the vault; they took it quickly."
-Related ideas, clauses stand on their own, semi-colon is OK.
Use a comma to separate clauses and items in lists.
"Since I had such a great day, I decided to spend all th
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Thank you so much. My college papers thank you ,too.
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Helpful. Thanks
ryan smithUse a colon to separate equal things (like an = sign)."Just remember three things: be on time, bring the money, and come alone." -here things = those three items.
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