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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
I made a promise to show up to his recital; however, I couldn't keep it.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
Picasso, an artist, enjoyed surrealism; but, cubism, a new art style, piqued his interest.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
They went to the mall; they bought clothes at the Nike store.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
Frank, a machinist; Beth, a librarian; and Dean, a firefighter, went to an escape room.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
I didn't know polar bears were going extinct; it's a possible effect of global warming.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
I went to the grocery store today; there was only one cashier.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
It's not necessary to bring any snacks; however, it's very important to bring good hiking boots.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
Jessica has not, nor will she ever, fail a test; but she may, or may not, have failed a few quizzes.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
Rapunzel, who is German; Belle, who is French; and Merida, who is Scottish, are all Disney princesses.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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Why is a semicolon necessary in the following sentence?:
As soon as you become a member, you get 50% off your first purchase; therefore, you should apply to be a member right now.
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A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by coordinating conjunctions.
A semicolon is used between independent clauses that aren’t united by a conjunctive verb.
A semicolon is used between items in a series that have internal punctuation.
A semicolon is used between simple sentences that have internal punctuation—even if the sentences are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
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