What is a semicolon?
English II STAAR Revising & Editing Review

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A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a comma?
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Use a comma to separate independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a colon?
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A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.
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What is a run-on sentence?
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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you correct a run-on sentence?
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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.
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