Question
Name the three main ways to use a semicolon:
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GPT 3.5
The three main ways to use a semicolon are:
1. To separate independent clauses in a compound sentence without using a coordinating conjunction. For example: "I have a meeting tomorrow; I need to prepare for it."
2. To separate items in a list when those items contain commas. This is often referred to as a "super comma" or "serial semicolon." For example: "I visited Venice, Italy; Paris, France; and Barcelona, Spain during my European vacation."
3. To separate independent clauses joined by a transitional expression or conjunctive adverb. For example: "Sheila loves playing tennis; however, she hasn't played in months."
1. To separate independent clauses in a compound sentence without using a coordinating conjunction. For example: "I have a meeting tomorrow; I need to prepare for it."
2. To separate items in a list when those items contain commas. This is often referred to as a "super comma" or "serial semicolon." For example: "I visited Venice, Italy; Paris, France; and Barcelona, Spain during my European vacation."
3. To separate independent clauses joined by a transitional expression or conjunctive adverb. For example: "Sheila loves playing tennis; however, she hasn't played in months."