Semi Colons Flashcards
1
Q
What is a semicolon?
A
A ;
2
Q
Are there two different semicolons?
A
No only ;
3
Q
When do you use a semicolon?
A
The most common use of the semicolon is to join two independent clauses without using a conjunction like and.
4
Q
Why else do we use a semicolon?
A
You can use semicolons to divide the items of a list if the items are long or contain internal punctuation.
5
Q
Why else do we use semicolons?
A
When you have a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, you should use a semicolon.
