; Semicolon Flashcards
Between two independent clauses, when a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is omitted, use___
A semicolon.
To emphasize the connection between two independent clauses, when a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is omitted, use___
A semicolon.
Between two independent clauses linked by a transitional expression (e.g., accordingly, consequently, for example, nevertheless, so, thus), use___
A semicolon.
To separate items in lists with internal commas, use___
Semicolons.
When combined with a comma, in elliptical constructions, use___ In this case, the comma serves as an ellipsis, eliminating the need to repeat an understood portion of the initial clause.
A semicolon.
When using semicolons near quotation marks, place the semicolon___
Outside of the ending quotation marks.
When a quotation otherwise links two independent sentences, use___
A semicolon.
