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  1. Commas vs. Semicolons

    Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences. For more information on semicolons, please see the "90-Second Semicolon" vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. A group of words containing a subject and a verb and expressing a complete thought is called a sentence or an independent clause. Sometimes, an independent clause stands alone as ...

  2. Punctuation—Semicolons, Colons, and Parentheses

    A number of other punctuation marks are used less frequently, but still play important roles in English writing. Semicolons (;) are used to combine sentences into larger ones. Unlike the use of commas to combine very short sentences, semicolons are used for combining relatively longer sentences. Semicolons are often used for combining sentences ...

  3. Exercise : Commas vs. Semicolons

    Exercise : Commas vs. Semicolons - Compound Sentences. Each of the following sentences needs either a comma or a semicolon. Put in the necessary punctuation. 1. Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals the drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving. 2.

  4. Punctuation Overview

    For more information on semicolons, please see the "90-Second Semicolon" vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. Colon. Use a colon to join two independent clauses when you wish to emphasize the second clause. Road construction in Dallas has hindered travel around town: parts of Main, Fifth, and West Street are closed during the ...

  5. Sentence Punctuation Patterns

    Pattern Two : Compound Sentence. This pattern is an example of a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction: Independent clause [ , ] coordinating conjunction independent clause [ . There are seven coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. Example: Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma, but they ...

  6. Purdue OWL: The Semicolon (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

    This vidcast is the full-length version of the three-part semicolon series. For more information on semicolons, please visit these resources on the Purdue OW...

  7. 90-Second Semicolon Vidcasts

    Check out the "90-Second Semicolon" vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. The resources in this section were created for Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering's Writing Enhancement Program. While the resources contain specific information related to the program, the resources also provide mechanical engineers and ...

  8. Purdue OWL: 90-Second Semicolon Part 1

    This video contains information about semicolon use. Please see the OWL's semicolon resource at this link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/04/

  9. Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences

    You can also use a semicolon when you join two independent clauses together with one of the following conjunctive adverbs (adverbs that join independent clauses): however, moreover, therefore, consequently, otherwise, nevertheless, thus, etc. ... For more information about compound sentence patterns, see the Purdue OWL handout, Sentence ...

  10. Which is right in this sentence: semicolon or colon?

    The Purdue OWL says: Use a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses when the second clause restates the first or when the two clauses are of equal emphasis. Use a colon to join 2 independent clauses when you wish to emphasize the second clause. (Those are only two uses for those two punctuation marks; other uses are also discussed and explained.)

  11. PDF How to Use a Semicolon

    The semicolon has two uses: 1. To connect two related independent clauses (complete sentences) in order to emphasize a relationship between the clauses. 2. To separate items in a list that already has commas. When in doubt, take the semicolon out and make two separate sentences. 1. A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses. Example:

  12. PDF Semicolons and Colons

    Semicolons and Colons Modern Language Association. MLA Handbook. 9th ed., The Modern Language Association of America, 2021. Purdue University. "Brief Overview of Punctuation."

  13. PDF Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences

    Sometimes, an independent clause stands alone as a sentence, and sometimes two independent clauses are linked together into what is called a compound sentence. Depending on the circumstances, one of two different punctuation marks can be used between the independent clauses in a compound sentence: a comma or a semicolon. The choice is yours.

  14. Comma vs semicolons Purdue Owl

    View Notes - Comma+vs+semicolons+Purdue+Owl from UWP 104A at University of California, Davis. Comma vs. Semicolon in Compound Sentences: Exercise Brought to you by The Purdue University Online

  15. More Quotation Mark Rules

    Use a comma to introduce a quotation after a standard dialogue tag, a brief introductory phrase, or a dependent clause. The detective said, "I am sure who performed the murder." As D.H. Nachas explains, "The gestures used for greeting others differ greatly from one culture to another." Put commas and periods within quotation marks, except when ...

  16. Purdue OWL: 90-Second Semicolon Advanced

    This video contains information about semicolon use. Please see the OWL's semicolon resource at this link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/04/

  17. Semicolons

    It's true. The semicolon is used for more things than just winking in text. ;) One of the main uses of a semicolon is to separate two independent clauses. The semicolon isn't like a comma; it's really more like a period. Using a semicolon like a comma can definitely create some trouble. First, let's take a step back and explain the ...

  18. PDF Welcome to the Purdue OWL

    2/18/2014 Purdue OWL https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/607/ 2/11 7. Use a comma near the end of a sentence to separate contrasted coordinate elements or to

  19. PDF How to use Semicolons in Academic Writing

    separated by a semicolon and comma. Using Semicolons in Serial Lists Semicolons are an excellent way to keep items in a list or series separate so the reader understands which parts of the sentence in the list are distinct. Otherwise, it can get fairly confusing to solely use commas and lengthy to separate everything into multiple sentences.

  20. Punctuation: Semicolons and Colons

    Try this online activity from OWL Purdue; complete the exercise and then compare your responses with the answer key; To learn more about colons. Read Chapter 3.3 of Writing for Success [3]. To review commas, semi-colons, and colons. Try this online activity from OWL Purdue; complete the exercise and then compare your responses with the answer key

  21. Tips from the Professor

    Tips from the Professor. Semicolons can feel a little confusing because sometimes they're used to separate items in a series, as mentioned on the previous page, but they are really nothing like a comma. In terms of sentence structure, they can separate independent clauses, just like a period. If you have the habit of using a semicolon like a ...

  22. PDF Commas and semi-colons: Using Commas for Introductory Phrases

    Commas and semi-colons: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/commas_vs_semicolons .html https://wordvice.com/when-to-use-commas-colons ...

  23. Welcome to the Purdue OWL Commas: Quick Rules

    Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences For more information on semicolons, please see the "90-Second Semicolon" vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. A group of words containing a subject and a verb and expressing a complete thought is called a sentence or an independent clause. Sometimes, an independent clause stands alone as ...