Using Semicolons

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Using Semicolons
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Use semicolons to join independent clauses

• Use a semicolon only if the clauses are closely
  related.
• We have seen the enemy he is us.
• Tuition fees are tax deductible entertainment
  expenses are not.
• Some people get an education without going to
  college the rest get it after they get out.
  Mark Twain

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Use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs or
introductory expressions

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• I really respect you however I think we should
  just be friends.
• Periods and commas are not the only difficult
  forms of punctuation for example we also have
  colons semicolons and apostrophes to deal with.

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Use semicolons in a list with internal commas

• The most exciting cities in Canada are Brandon
  Manitoba Sydney Nova Scotia and Whitehorse
  Yukon.
• We invited delegates from several different
  departments Andy Cap Accounting Mary Worth
  Human Resources Rex Morgan Health and Safety
  and Dick Tracy Security.

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