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MaxineA semicolon is used to separate closely related independent clauses, while a comma is used to separate items in a series or to join independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction. Semicolons give equal weight to the clauses they separate, while commas help clarify the relationship between the elements they separate.
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Which punctuation change will correct this sentence Todays test will cover the following punctuation marks the comma the semicolon and the colon?
add a comma after the semicolon.
What name is given to the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma?
The name of the punctuation mark with a dot directly above a comma is called a "semicolon."
A punctuation mark that is half colon and half comma?
The punctuation mark you are referring to is the semicolon (;). It combines the functionality of a colon and a comma, used to connect closely related independent clauses or as a super comma in a list.
How are a comma and a semicolon different?
a comma (,) is used to separate parts of a sentence and indicates a slight pause when reading/speaking. a semicolon (;) is used to separate main clauses and indicates a longer pause than a comma. A semicolon also separates items in a listing, when one or more of the items contains a comma.
What does a semicolon look like?
A semicolon looks much like a colon, but instead of having two periods, one floating and one below, a comma resides below the period. A semicolon- ;
