| Semi-Colons |
| Some Subordinating Conjunctions: additionally, also, as a result, consequently, conversely, however, in fact, furthermore, moreover, therefore, thus |
| Semi-colons are used to connect two complete sentences, also called independent clauses, that are closely related. Use a semi-colon if the two sentences are joined by a subordinating conjunction, one of the longer connecting words or phrases like however, consequently, or as a result. Yogi didn't think he could learn to use a computer; however, after one lesson from his son he was surfing the internet on his own. He has learned how to pay all his bills on-line;consequently, he saves time and postage costs. Yogi enrolled in an on-line birding course; as a result, he will soon be qualified to volunteer as an Audubon guide. A semi-colon must also be used when joining two independent clauses without using a conjunction. Yogi's children are all grown; he lives alone now. His grandchildren send him e-mails; he enjoys writing back. |
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| Yogi had been lonely; he was happy to find a friendly chatroom. |
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