PPT-Semicolons, Conjunctive Adverbs and Transitional Expressions

Semicolon often used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning C onjunctive adverbs transitional expressions show how the independent clauses that join are related Semicolon often used to join independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. One type of transitional expression the conjunctive adverb also serves to connect independent clauses that are coordinate In other words conjunctive adverbs are u sed to link together two ideas with similar subjects and emphases while helping your One type of transitional expression the conjunctive adverb also serves to connect independent clauses that are coordinate In other words conjunctive adverbs are u sed to link together two ideas with similar subjects and emphases while helping your Grammar Extension Activity 1.18. Use both . semicolons and. transitions to combine. sentences in your writing.. When you have . two complete . thoughts . that are . closely related, . you may . connect them with . Grammar Toolkit. Conjunctive adverbs. Grammar Toolkit. Conjunctive adverbs. Conjunctive adverbs are adverbs that . act . like conjunctions—they connect the information in two clauses or sentences.. 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.. What is a . conjunction. ? Name some examples.. What is an . adverb. ? Name some examples.. Conjunctive Adverbs. The. purpose . of a conjunctive adverb is to . show a relationship . between clauses such as . Coordinating. . conjunctions. : . conjunctions. . that. link . independent. . parts. of . sentences. E.g. . . a. nd. , but, . or. We. . built. a . new. . snow. fort . and. . threw. . snowballs. 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. Miss Johnson. Conjunctions. Conjunctions. : a word that connects words, phrases (groups of words that . do not . contain both a subject and a verb), or clauses (groups of words that. do . contain subjects and verbs). . 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).. Grammar Notes. Semicolons. 618.1 To Join Two Independent Clauses. Use a . semicolon. to join two or more closely related independent clauses that are not connected with a coordinating conjunction. Remember: independent clauses can stand alone as a separate sentence.. 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. Adjectives. An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun by limiting its meaning. E.g. . three. dollars, . any. objections, . baby. . ducks, . Chinese. teacup, . purple. balloon, . no. 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