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C5A11
Semicolon
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Use a semicolon
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C5A11.1
Between closely related independent clauses that
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are not joined by a coordinating conjunction (to correct
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comma splice, for example)
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The dog dreamed on the porch; the neighbor's cat
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slipped quietly along the porch rail.
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C5A11.2
Between independent clauses joined by
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conjunctive adverbs (adverbs that serve as conjunctions--
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also, consequently, for example, however, therefore, in
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fact,...).
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She always had a strong sense of style; in fact, she
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became a highly regarded decorator.
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C5A11.3
To separate items in a series when the items
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themselves use commas
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The team consisted of both national and international
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players: Peter Schmeichel, goal keeper, Denmark;
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Ryan Giggs, left wing, Wales; Steve Bruce, center back
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and captain, England.
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C5A11.4
Outside parentheses
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We wanted to go on an exotic vacation (at least I did);
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however, the only vacation spot we could afford was
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Disney World.
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C5A11.5
Outside quotation marks
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She had said the place was really "original"; I wasn't
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expecting black lights and purple walls.
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More information
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