PPT-Using Semicolons Correctly

Goal I can correctly use and identify semicolons in a sentence Click Here to Begin There are two main rules we will focus on in order to learn how to correctly use semicolons Rule 1 Linking 2 independent clauses. They serve as conjunctions and indicate how the emphasis is distributed This worksheet covers some of the most common uses of colons and semicolons Colon The colon indicates the emphasis is to be on what follows it The colon acts as a sign saying connect two independent clauses (futhe semicolon and the words after it must be complete sentences borrow a pole from my neighbor.We could go ent clauses creates what's called a ou could also use a c 314 - 977 - 3484 Colons and Semicolons Semicolons… 1. Complete sentence; complete sentence . Connect complete sentences that are closely related . Strawberry French toast is my favorite bre SEMICOLONS. The big game is tomorrow. ;. I’m mentally prepared.. Everyone else in my family excels in a particular sport. ;. I seem to be the only exception.. The river is rising rapidly. ;. it is expected to crest by noon.. Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. End Punctuation. Periods—use a period to close sentences that make statements or give mild commands.. Question marks—use question marks to close sentences that ask direct questions.. SEMICOLONS. Separating. Independent Clauses. :. use a semicolon to separate independent clauses joined without a conjunction. SEMICOLONS. Separating. Independent Clauses. :. use a semicolon to separate independent clauses joined without a conjunction. . and . Conjunctive Adverbs. What is a semicolon?. The semicolon is a punctuation mark.. It looks like this . . ;. It is located on most keyboards two keys left of Enter.. The semicolon…. …connects independent clauses (complete sentences).. Bailey. Vocab:. Enfranchise. Laconic. Grammar. :. What are semicolons used for. ?. 09-20. 09/20 cont.. Answers:. Enfranchise: . give the right to vote to. . . Historical. - free . (a slave. ).. Laconic: . Semicolons between independent clauses. Semicolons between items in a series. Review A. Review B. Using Semicolons. Why are semicolons important?. Notice that a semicolon contains both a period and a comma. You can think of it as a blend of the two.. When to Use Colons. To add emphasis to the second clause in a . sentence. To . introduce . a list, a . quotation, or . another . idea . after . an independent clause. To . end a business letter greeting. This is how a lot of students write. They use commas to connect sentences. When this is done, it creates a run on sentence.. I am cold, I want a warm blanket.. We learned to add conjunctions with the comma to create . A semicolon tells the reader to pause longer than you would for a comma, not quite as long as you would for a period. . Semicolons are primarily used in compound sentences.. The semicolon takes the place of the comma and the conjunction joining the independent clauses. Grammar Review. Why use punctuation correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Why use commas correctly? . Commas ,. Commas group words that belong together and separate words that don’t belong together. . University of South Florida • Library Second Floor writingstudio@usf.edu • 813.974.8293 • www.usf.edu/writing SEMICOLONS AND COLONS Commas, semicolons, and colons help improve sent