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WHEN I SHOULD USE A SEMI-COLON

I can use a semi-colon to


Show a _______________between two __________________.

Example: _______________________________________________________________
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I need to use a semi-colon


When there are __________________________separated by a __________ word, that
word must be preceded by a semi-colon.

Example: _______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

I need to use a semi-colon


When a sentence consists of ___________________ combined into a longer one,
especially when those smaller sentences contain necessary_________________, they can
be separated by semi-colons to keep the sentence cohesive.

Example: _______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

I can use a semi-colon...


When commas are included in elements of a list, such between descriptors, use a semicolon instead of a comma to separate the elements of the list.

Example: _______________________________________________________________
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