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    Semicolons have several uses: [1] to separate two closely related complete statements when a period would interrupt the thought; [2] as an alternative to coordinating conjunctions to join two independent clauses; and [3] to separate items in a list or series if the items contain internal punctuation like commas. Semicolons can also be used [4] to separate two statements that contrast or show cause and effect and [5] between statements separated by transitional words or phrases.

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    Semicolons have several uses: [1] to separate two closely related complete statements when a period would interrupt the thought; [2] as an alternative to coordinating conjunctions to join two independent clauses; and [3] to separate items in a list or series if the items contain internal punctuation like commas. Semicolons can also be used [4] to separate two statements that contrast or show cause and effect and [5] between statements separated by transitional words or phrases.

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    Semicolons have several uses: [1] to separate two closely related complete statements when a period would interrupt the thought; [2] as an alternative to coordinating conjunctions to join two independent clauses; and [3] to separate items in a list or series if the items contain internal punctuation like commas. Semicolons can also be used [4] to separate two statements that contrast or show cause and effect and [5] between statements separated by transitional words or phrases.

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    Semicolons have several uses: [1] to separate two closely related complete statements when a period would interrupt the thought; [2] as an alternative to coordinating conjunctions to join two independent clauses; and [3] to separate items in a list or series if the items contain internal punctuation like commas. Semicolons can also be used [4] to separate two statements that contrast or show cause and effect and [5] between statements separated by transitional words or phrases.

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    Semicolons (;)

    Semicolons separate two complete statements that are closely related. As a general rule, if a
    period will not work, neither will a semicolon. Semicolons also separate items in a series or
    equal parts of a sentence.

    Rule #1:

    Use a semicolon to show a close relationship between two complete statements when a period
    would be too much of an interruption.

    Example of Rule #1:

    We should go shopping today; Macy's has a sale.

    Rule #2:

    As an alternative to a comma and a coordinating conjunction (F.A.N.B.O.Y.S.—for, and, nor,


    but, or, yet, so), use a semicolon to separate two complete statements. Always use a semicolon if
    one of the statements has commas within it.

    Examples of Rule #2:

    John drove to town; Sue went with him.


    John drove to town, and Sue went with him.
    Our marketing director, Diane Jones, needs an assistant; but she will be unable to
    interview applicants until her return from Alaska on June 7.

    Rule #3:

    Use a semicolon to separate two complete statements that contrast or show cause and effect. As
    an alternative, you can make two sentences.

    Examples of Rule #3:

    We did not meet our long–term goals; we did meet our short–term goals.
    No one came to the meeting; it was not scheduled at a convenient time.

    Rule #4:

    Use a semicolon between complete statements separated by transitional words or phrases such as
    however, in fact, in other words, therefore, or nevertheless. Use a comma after the transitional
    word or phrase.

    Example of Rule #4:

    Zac graduated with honors; therefore, he was eligible for several scholarships.

    Rule #5:

    If items in a series contain internal commas, use a semicolon to separate the items.
    Example of Rule #5:

    We opened new offices in Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and San Diego, California.

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