Semicolon Mastery

To separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.

To connect a subject with its verb.

To introduce a list of items.

To separate two independent clauses in a sentence. (correct)

The cat slept on the windowsill, the dog barked outside.

Sheila loves to hike; she always brings her dog along. (correct)

The car broke down; but they managed to fix it.

He enjoys reading books; he also likes watching movies.

To join two unrelated sentences.

To create a stronger separation between two related clauses. (correct)

To replace a comma in a sentence.

To indicate a pause in a sentence.

<p>To connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cat ran up the tree; the dog barked loudly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a stronger break than a comma</p> Signup and view all the answers