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When is it appropriate to use a semicolon?

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Answer:

to join two related independent clauses in place of a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).

Example:

Kimmy likes eggs;Kayla does not

Im going to bed;It's late

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Answer:

Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses in place of a comma and a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet). Make sure when you use the semicolon that the connection between the two independent clauses is clear without the coordinating conjunction.

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