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All About Semi Colons English III

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: identify a dependent and independent clause, subject, predicate, conjunction, and conjunctive adverb (and yes, you’ll know how to properly use a semi-colon).

Background Information -A semi-colon can be used to join two independent clauses. What’s a clause? It is a group of words with a subject (who or what it’s about) and a predicate (verb or action). An independent clause makes sense on its own, (for example … The game was over. ) -A dependent clause has to borrow some info to make sense, (for example … After the game was over). You’re waiting for info to know what happened. You can’t use a semi-colon with dependent clauses.

More Semi-colons can’t be used with a conjunction. What’s a conjunction? Remember FANBOYS. You can have two independent clauses with a comma and a conjunction between them. Examples: The walls had been gray, and we painted them yellow. (Conjunction+Comma) OR: The walls had been gray; we painted them yellow. (Semi Colon instead). Either example above is correct. It’s a choice you have as a writer.

Semi Colons and Conjunctive Adverbs Besides joining two independent clauses by itself, a semi-colon can also be used with a conjunctive adverb between those two independent clauses. You can join a semi-colon with a conjunctive adverb. Conjunctive adverbs are words that join whole clauses to each other and indicate the nature of the connection. Sounds like romance eh?

Need some examples? . Conjunctive adverbs you might use are: however, therefore, consequently, moreover, besides, instead, furthermore, hence, nevertheless, otherwise. 1. We went to Elliott’s house; nevertheless, we had a good time. 2. Ellen took cough syrup; consequently, she stopped hacking in class.

The semi –colon has 3 main uses: 1. It joins two independent clauses when there is no conjunction. For example…My mother is Korean; my father is German. 2. It joins 2 independent clauses when a conjunctive adverb is used between the clauses. For example… You are ill; therefore, you should stay home. 3. For clearer separation, the semi-colon is used to separate complicated unrelated items. For example…We had visitors from: Goderich, Ontario; Gull Bay, Newfoundland; Winston, Quebec; and Seoul, South Korea.

In the sentences below, rewrite each two ways. Use a semi colon first. Next rewrite each with a comma and conjunction. 1. We study therefore we make good marks. 2. I love Italian food Lasagna is my favorite. 3. It requires great effort to pass the Bar Exam however I am up to the task.

Quick Questions (I hope you paid attention!) 1. What is a conjunction? Give an example. 2. What’s the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause? 3. What is a subject? 4. What is a predicate? 5. Which punctuation goes better with conjunctions? 7. What is a conjunctive adverb? Give an example. 8. A sentence with a conjunctive adverb will probably have what other two punctuation marks?

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