Grammar Notes Semicolons English 10B 1.

. Rule:____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Examples: [Incorrect]: For Jason, oil painting is a difficult medium to master; when he was younger, he had quite enjoyed taking photographs. [Correct]: For Jason, oil painting is a difficult medium to master . When he was younger, he had quite enjoyed taking photographs. [Correct]: The rain had finally stopped; a few rays of sunshine were pushing their way through breaks in the clouds. [Correct]: Owning a dog is a big responsibility; a dog requires training, grooming, and regular exercise. 2. Rule:____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Examples: [Correct]: The snowfall made traveling difficult; nevertheless, we arrived home safely. [Correct]: Denisa plays baseball well; in fact, she would like to try out for a major-league team. Commonly Used Conjunctive Adverbs however indeed instead meanwhile Commonly Used Transitional Strategies For instance In fact

accordingly besides consequently furthermore

moreover nevertheless otherwise therefore

In other words For example

As a result That is

Note:___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Examples: [Correct]: Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill; however, the president does not support it. [Correct]: Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill; the president, however, does not support it. [Correct]: Most members of Congress favor the new tax bill; the president does not support it, however. 3. Rule:____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Examples: [Correct]: Some monarch butterflies migrate all the way from Canada to California, to Florida, or to Mexico; and the, come spring, they head north again. [Correct]: I wanted to register for biology, volleyball, and conversational Spanish; but only calculus, golf, and intermediate German were available during late registration. 4. Rule:____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Examples: [Correct]: The clubs president has appointed the following people to chair the standing committees: Richard Stokes, planning; Rebecca Hartley, membership; Salvador Berrios, financial; and Ann Jeng, legal. [Correct]: The collection of short stories includes The Circuit, by Francisco Jim nez; The Iguana Trainer, by Alberto Ros; and Everybody Knows Tobie, by Daniel Garza.