panctuation semicolon
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Answer:
Like commas, semicolons indicate an audible pause—slightly longer than a comma's, but short of a period's full stop.
Semicolons have other functions, too.
Incorrect: I have one goal; to find her.
Correct: I have one goal: to find her.
Explanation:
Rule 1- A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences.
note- Avoid a semicolon when a dependent clause comes before an independent clause.
Rule 2- Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., for instance, etc., when they introduce a complete sentence. It is also preferable to use a comma after these words and terms.
Rule 3- Use a semicolon to separate units of a series when one or more of the units contain commas.
Rule 4- A semicolon may be used between independent clauses joined by a connector, such as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or more commas appear in the first clause.
Rule 5- Do not capitalize ordinary words after a semicolon.
A semicolon is most commonly used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
Example-
- Wise men love truth ;fools shun it.
- Come early; go early
- Honesty is the best policy; it inspire us with great confidence