Transcript Semicolons#95

Semicolons
WRITING LAB MINI-LESSON #95
The main uses of the semicolon are as
follows:
• to separate two independent clauses not
joined by a coordinating conjunction;
• to separate two independent clauses
separated by a conjunctive adverb;
• and to separate items in a series
containing internal commas.
Examples
• Evita didn’t rise through hard work and
dedication; she found other means.
• Twenty of the applicants had college
degrees; however, most of them were
clearly unqualified for the position.
• The new SGA officers are Juan
Rodriguez, president; Sharisse Brunson,
secretary; and Mauldin Wittenbuer,
treasurer.
Let’s Practice!
• Writing courses sometimes focus on argumentation,
there isn’t enough time in a writing course to study logic.
• Writing courses sometimes focus on argumentation;
there isn’t enough time in a writing course to study logic.
• Educational TV is probably good for children however, it
may tend to make them bored with regular classrooms.
• Educational TV is probably good for children; however, it
may tend to make them bored with regular classrooms.
Let’s Practice Some More!
• Many people were inspecting the new models however few
seemed to be buying.
• Many people were inspecting the new models; however, few
seemed to be buying.
• Their road trip included stops in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Denver, Colorado, Salt Lake City, Utah, Reno, Nevada, and
Seattle, Washington.
• Their road trip included stops in Albuquerque, New Mexico;
Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; Reno, Nevada; and
Seattle, Washington.