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University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Using Semicolons

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A writing tutorial for the correct use of semicolons to link two independent clauses, clauses with commas, clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases, and to link lists where the items contain commas. Examples and exceptions are included. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause

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Concepts
commas, conjunctive adverbs, independent clauses
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rule semicolon use, transitional phrases, l.9-10.2a punc/indep clause, university of wisconsin, university of wisconsin: writing center: using semicolons, coordinating conjunction, rules for semicolon use
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional