PPT-Punctuation Semicolons Use a semicolon between independent clauses that are closely related

and but for nor or so or yet Terrence is a musician he plays four instruments If there is not a close relationship between the clauses do not join them with a semicolon Write the sentences as separate sentences. Colons. Use the colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list. We learned many writing fundamentals: grammar, punctuation, style, and voice.. Use the colon to introduce a quotation.. Shakespeare urged others to be original and authentic: “To . 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.. 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: . 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.. 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. **If you’re struggling, think about ANYTHING you know about independent clauses.. Independent and Dependent Clauses. Independent Clauses—. SENTENCES!. Contain:. Subject. (example: . The boy. ). The Semicolon. The following definitions and examples are from ChompChomp.com.. Grammar Bytes!. Grammar Instruction with . Attitude. ©1997 - 2007 by Robin L. Simmons. All Rights Reserved.. 1. st. use of a Semicolon. UHCL Writing Center. The Veil of Mystery Lifted!. One of the most elusive and misunderstood grammar elements is the semicolon. It could be compared to the mysterious lives of bees; however, similar to those honey-producing busybodies, the semicolon is governed by a couple of clearly defined and ironclad rules.. 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. #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup.. INDEPENDENT WORK. Pick up the handout Semicolons and Colons Guided Notes from the bookcase in the front of the room. . Read and wait for instruction.. CLAUSES. A . clause. is a group of . WORDS. . The Period. Periods can be used in two ways:. 1. Use a period to mark the end of a sentence. . Examples:. With the windows down, Craig and I drove down a tree-lined street.. I would love to come to your house for dinner.. #2. From . Real Good Grammar, Too. by Mamie Webb Hixon. PowerPoint Created by Olivia Hawkins. Last Updated Spring 2017. RIGHT OR WRONG?. My favorite foods are: fettuccine alfredo pasta, ice cream, and miso soup.. 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