Commas, Colons, and Semicolons 1

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when they are joined by a conjunction.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is a colon?

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A colon is a punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What should never follow a semicolon?

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A conjunction (e.g., and, but, so, or, nor, etc.) should never follow a semicolon.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.' or 'I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.'

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The correct sentence is 'I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.'

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was one of the main attractions of the Paris World Fair__ and it remains a favorite tourist destination to this day.'

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A comma (,) is needed.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.' or 'Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.'

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The correct sentence is 'Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.'

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'I met my dad’s elderly aunt at a family reunion__ I was surprised to see her with a cell phone and an iPad.'

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A semicolon (;) is needed.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon connects two closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.