PPT-Semi-Colons

The super commas Rules for SemiColon Usage A semicolon can join two clauses using transitional words like however otherwise therefore subsequently in addition etc A semicolon is stronger than a comma. 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 A Framework for Architectural Guidance Development. Mohsen . Anvaari. Norwegian University of Science and . Technology. Trondheim, . Norway. mohsena@idi.ntnu.no. . Olaf . Zimmermann. University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland . The Fun Punctuation Marks!. Semicolons. Use a semicolon between independent clauses if they are NOT joined by a conjunction.. a semicolon between independent clauses joined by such words as . for example, for instance, therefore, that is, besides, accordingly, moreover, nevertheless, furthermore, otherwise, however, consequently, instead, hence.. Grammar. A gerund is a verb form ending in –. ing. that is used as a noun. Gerunds, like nouns, can be used as subjects, predicate nominatives, direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions.. Semi-Colon. 1). Two . Independent . Clauses. . with connective meaning. Example:. I went to the carnival with my grandmother; she was the worst date ever!. Semi-Colon. 2). Conjunctive . Adverbs: . however, moreover, therefore, consequently, otherwise, nevertheless, . By. Sahana Mitra. The paper is on the experiential account of my journey.. The journey in which I was seeking something & being in the IPI course helped me to explore it further.. The outcome was the awareness of the square, its center & fringes and, how semi-circle is formed within it & slowly rises above the square.. (in tiny space). Giuseppe . Ottaviano. Roberto . Grossi. (. Università. di Pisa). {"timestamp": "2006-04-03 21:31:35", "user": "1578922", "query": ". londn. news"}. {". timestamp": "2006-04-08 14:09:27", "user": "18214495", "query": "craigslist. Writing Test. Semi-colons and Colons. Semi-colons. Used to combine sentences. Must have 2 independent clauses. No conjunctions. EX: My favorite types of movies are comedies and fantasies; I also like horror movies.. Contents. Part I……………………….When to use a semi-colon. Part II……………………….When to use a colon. Part III……………………….Semi-colon and Colon . comparisons. 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. 8/20. . You need to use a semicolon to join main (independent) clauses when a coordinating conjunction is not there.. Ha’aheo takes hula; Ulu takes ukulele.. 8/21. . A semicolon needs to go before a conjunctive adverb to join independent clauses together.. Using Dashes. Dashes are used for two main purposes. . The . first is what I call the Pause Dash. It more or less says to the reader, “Right here, I want you to take a breath. What you will read next relates to what you have just read in an interesting way, and I would like to emphasize it.” When using dashes this way, you are allowed only one per sentence.. The Secrets of Commas, Colons, and Semi-colons. an SSC Workshop. Commas (part 1). The Panda Joke. A panda walks into a restaurant, orders a bowl of eucalyptus, and casually eats his entire lunch. After finishing his dinner, he promptly pulls an Uzi from under his coat, shoots the other customers in the restaurant, and then begins to walk out of the restaurant. As he walks out the door, the irate owner confronts the panda: “What do you think your doing? You come in here eat and then shoot up my place. Why?” . The colon is often used to introduce explanatory elements, often in the form of a list. .. The colon takes the place of . “. such . as. ,”. . “. namely. ,”. . or . “for . example. .”. Colons cont..