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Semicolons Unit Unit Semicolons Replacing Conjunctions Before Conjunctions in Compound Sentences Before Transitional Words or Phrases Between Items in a Series Unit Semicolons of 10 Replacing Conjunctions When the conjunction is omitted, a semicolon is used to separate two closely related independent clauses   Mario ran as fast as he could; he missed the bus I applied for the job; I was hired Unit Semicolons of 10 Tryout Sentences The voters liked the candidate they voted for him overwhelmingly World leaders want peace they have not yet negotiated a treaty My decorator requested my color preferences the kitchen is now blue I waited over an hour at the train station Audrey did not arrive Felicia’s birthday is today the staff is surprising her with a cake Unit Semicolons of 10 Before Conjunctions in Compound Sentences When a conjunction separates two independent clauses and one or both of the clauses contain a comma or commas, place a semicolon before the conjunction   If you have questions, please call; and we can discuss them I called Dr Nozaki; but, unfortunately, he was busy Unit Semicolons of 10 Tryout Sentences As the newspaper reported, the accident occurred yesterday but no one witnessed it I know that reservations are required but, unfortunately, I forgot to make them Ms Montoya, our supervisor, insists on our best work or we will not be considered for promotions My team, which is playing tomorrow, is highly ranked and we usually win Edward’s computer is a new, state-of-the-art machine and he needs instruction on its use Unit Semicolons of 10 Before Transitional Words or Phrases When two independent clauses are connected by a transitional word or phrase, place a semicolon before the word or phrase and a comma after it   I have the qualifications; therefore, please consider me for the job The performance was delayed; in fact, it was nearly canceled Unit Semicolons of 10 Tryout Sentences The travel agent carefully planned our trip nevertheless we experienced delays I am calling a meeting of all managers meanwhile please contact the reps in the field The artist painted my portrait however he did not get a good likeness Our company will pay your moving expenses furthermore we will help you sell your house Let’s not rush the decision besides you not have all of the information Unit Semicolons of 10 Between Items in a Series A semicolon is used to separate items in a series when one or more of the items contains a comma   This summer I plan to visit Dublin, Ireland; London, England; and Wales I would like to introduce Ethan Stanley, the show’s producer; Marcia Lord, its director; and Lorelei Kent, the star Unit Semicolons of 10 Tryout Sentences My guests included Harvey Kriss Meredith Swensen, the famous designer and Gunnar Gannon I called the company spoke to the production manager, Beverly Contini and set up an appointment The play tried out in Chicago, Illinois had a short run in Boston and opens in New York City next week The club’s owners include Carol Bonn, head chef Wali Otero, dessert chef Dino Lambert, headwaiter and me Let’s meet to discuss the cost, which is rather high the proposed location and other aspects of our business deal Unit Semicolons 10 of 10 .. .Unit Semicolons Replacing Conjunctions Before Conjunctions in Compound Sentences Before Transitional Words or Phrases Between Items in a Series Unit Semicolons of 10 Replacing... with a cake Unit Semicolons of 10 Before Conjunctions in Compound Sentences When a conjunction separates two independent clauses and one or both of the clauses contain a comma or commas, place... clauses   Mario ran as fast as he could; he missed the bus I applied for the job; I was hired Unit Semicolons of 10 Tryout Sentences The voters liked the candidate they voted for him overwhelmingly

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