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Semicolons, Conjunctive Adverbs and Transitional Expressions
Semicolon: often used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
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onjunctive adverbs / transitional expressions show how the independent clauses that join are relatedSlide2
Semicolon: often used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning,
Independent clause: a group of words that include a subject/verb
Use semicolons between independent clauses when they are not joined by: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are joined by a conjunctive adverb or a transitional expression.Slide3
Commonly Used Conjunctive Adverbs
Accordingly Furthermore Instead
Nevertheless Besides Meanwhile
Otherwise Consequently Indeed
Moreover ThereforeSlide4
Commonly used Transitional Expressions
As a result For example For instance
That is
In addition In other words
In conclusion In factSlide5
Sentence Examples
Math was Sara’s hardest subject
; accordingly,
she gave it
more
time than any other subject.
The popular names of certain animals are misleading
; for example,
the koala bear is not a bear.
The scientists understood the big bang theory
; that is,
once they reviewed Dr. Hawking’s research. Slide6
Sentences
The team practiced for four hours a day for the championship game
; moreover,
they even studied footage of the other team after each practice.
Scott Hamilton was considered the greatest men’s skater
; that is,
until Brian
Boitano
skated an amazing routine at the Olympic Games in Canada.
Andy and Ben enjoyed the new Avenger’s
film overall
;
however,
they didn’t like
every character.