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What is the
definition of Semicolon?
How do you define and when to use a Semicolon? What are the rules
for using a Semicolon? The
definition of this punctuation mark is as follows:
Punctuation Mark -
Definition
Definition:
The
semicolon punctuation mark (;) which is used
to connect independent clauses indicating a closer
relationship between the clauses than a period, or
full stop, does.
Punctuation Mark - Definition
When to use the Semicolon
- the Rules
When to use
the semicolon with examples:
"Gladstone
was great as a statesman; he was sublime as a man."
The
Semicolon is used between the parts of all compound
sentences in which the grammatical subject of the second
part is different from that of the first: "The power of
England relies upon the wisdom of her statesmen; the
power of America upon the strength of her army and
navy."
The
Semicolon is used before words and abbreviations which
introduce particulars or specifications following after,
such as, namely, as, e.g., vid., i.e., etc.: "He had
three defects; namely, carelessness, lack of
concentration and obstinacy in his ideas." "An island is
a portion of land entirely surrounded by water; as
Cuba." "The names of cities should always commence with
a capital letter; e.g., New York, Paris." "The boy was
proficient in one branch; viz., Mathematics." "No man is
perfect; i.e., free from all blemish."
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English Grammar applies rules for standard use of words and how
their component parts combine to form sentences. A grammar is
also a system for classifying and analyzing the elements of
language including inflections, functions, rules and relations
in the sentence. This page about when to use the Semicolon with the
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