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Concept
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Definition: Semicolons separate complete
thoughts and items within a sentence.
Only use a semicolon between independent
clauses IF the independent clauses
• are not joined by and, but, for, nor, or, so, or
yet (FANBOYS)
• are closely related in meaning
P/S 2x
1. Identify the two related independent clauses in each sentence.
2. Make sure sentences are not combined with ,FANBOYS
3. Add the semicolon between the independent clauses.
You do: How did you determine where the semicolon went?
P/S 2x
Semicolons between independent clauses
Additional Practice
Proofread for semicolons where they are needed in the
following sentences.
1. Bring a sweater it will be cold tonight.
2. Your grades have improved you will easily pass the
course.
3. His mother is a doctor his father owns a computer
store.
4. Suki finished her homework then she went to
Dana’s house.
Variation 2
I like cotton; in
in fact,
fact, most of my clothes are
made of cotton.
Variation 2 : I do