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How To Use The Semicolon (1.0)

How To Use The Semicolon (1.0). What’s the use of the semicolon?. To connect two (2) independent clauses

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How To Use The Semicolon (1.0)

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  1. How To Use The Semicolon(1.0)

  2. What’s the use of the semicolon? • To connect two (2) independent clauses • The Seagate ST9750420AS Momentus Mobile Hard Drive 750GB 7200-RPM drive delivers the capacity and performance you crave; it spins at 7200 RPMs and boasts a 16MB cache for improved read and write performance. • Create a bond between two statements when they relate or contrast with one another • Capture the moment with exceptional clarity using the Samsung ST700 EC-ST700ZBPBUS DualView Digital Camera; shoot video in 720p HD while Smart Auto 2.0 presets allow you to optimize performance in any lighting condition. • Use it as a super-comma • Enjoy a PC-like Web experience with true tabbed browsing; Adobe Flash support; form auto-fill; Google Chrome bookmark sync; and incognito mode for private browsing! Plus you’ll love the latest Google Mobile Services like Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and Google Talk with video chat.

  3. Which is correct? • A. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player, and it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV. • B. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player, it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV. • C. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player; it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV. • D. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player and it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV.

  4. Did you get the correct answer? • A. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player, and it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV. • C. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player; it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV.

  5. Which is correct? • B. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player, it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV. • Why this is incorrect: When a comma is used to connect two independent clauses, it results to comma splice. • D. The Visual Land ME-965L-4GB-BLU V-Touch Pro MP4 Player is an impressive lightweight touch screen media player and it has a TV out feature which will allow you to enjoy and watch your videos on your TV. • Why this is incorrect: Every time you use a conjunction, make sure to add a comma before the conjunction.

  6. Which is correct? • Another example of a comma splice • COMMA SPLICE:   I got up late this morning, I didn't have time for breakfast. • CORRECTIONS: • I got up late this morning. I didn't have time for breakfast.orI got up late this morning; I didn't have time for breakfast.orI got up late this morning, so I didn't have time for breakfast.orI got up late this morning, and I didn't have time for breakfast.

  7. End of Module QUESTIONS?

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