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