2.10.9

Clauses: Using Semi-Colons to Separate Clauses

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Using Semi-Colons to Separate Clauses

We don’t always need to use a full stop to separate main clauses. Sometimes, we can use other symbols, like a semi-colon (;).

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Semi-colons

  • We don’t always need to use a full stop to separate main clauses.
  • We can use other symbols, like semi-colons.
  • A colon is a punctuation mark that looks like this: ;
    • As you can see, it is one point on top of a comma.
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Examples

  • My boss is angry; I am late again.
  • It is cold; I hope it snows.
  • We are hungry; our lunch was tiny!
  • I am so excited; I go on holiday next week.

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