COM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Semicolon, Independent Clause, Sentence Clause Structure
25 Oct 2016
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1. semicolons: a semicolon has two basic functions: separating two parts of a compound sentence (two independent clauses are very closely related) In general, use a semicolon onl if you could replace it with a period to create two separate sentences. In other words, if you can use a period, you can use a semicolon. Many writers use not only a semicolon but a transitional term a word or words that spell out the relationship between the two independent clauses. Some common transitional terms include however, thus, and therefore. A list of series (of words, phrases, or clauses) introduced by a colon. A complex list (because of the length of or punctuation found within the list) A list in which at least one of the items is very long (perhaps ten words or more) Make sure that what comes before the colon could be a complete sentence. Use the colon to amplify a word appearing before the colon.
