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*** as opposed to periods which completely separate the ideas/ thoughts | *** as opposed to periods which completely separate the ideas/ thoughts | ||
* semicolons do '''TWO''' things: | * semicolons do '''TWO''' things: | ||
# conjoin two or more ICs | |||
# create a list of IC's (IC; IC; IC; IC.) | |||
click EXPAND to see what SEMICOLONS do & how to eliminate using the rule/s: | click EXPAND to see what SEMICOLONS do & how to eliminate using the rule/s: | ||
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
semicolons: | semicolons: | ||
# conjoin two or more ICs | |||
# create a list of IC's (IC; IC; IC; IC.) | |||
* elimination: | * elimination: | ||
** must have IC or complete sentences & thoughts on both sides of the semicolon | ** must have IC or complete sentences & thoughts on both sides of the semicolon |