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Semicolon
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punct și virgulă, semicolon
the punctuation mark ; used to separate the items in a list or to indicate a pause between two main clauses in a compound sentence
What is a "semicolon"?
A semicolon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list. It functions as a stronger pause than a comma but not as final as a period. For example, in the sentence "I have a big test tomorrow; I cannot go out tonight," the semicolon links two related statements, indicating a relationship between them. Semicolons are also useful in lists where items contain commas, such as "On our trip, we visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany." By providing clarity and structure, semicolons enhance the flow of written language.
Example
To connect closely related independent clauses, you can use a semicolon; it's a great way to show the relationship between the two sentences.
A semicolon can also be used in complex lists where the items themselves contain commas: for example, ' The meeting was attended by John, the CEO; Jane, the CFO; and Emily, the COO.
When writing academic papers, a semicolon is often used to link ideas that are related but could stand as separate sentences.
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