GRAMMAR! SEMICOLONS AND CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS

DECORATING YOUR SENTENCE - SEMICOLONS Semicolons: Use semicolons to combine two sentences without using a conjunction. Semicolons MUST connect two independent clauses.. Independent Clause Ex: She hopes to earn good grades this semester; her scholarship depends on it. ; Ex: Tony is a careless driver; he has had three minor accidents this year alone!

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: Kim-Ye appeared ill at ease at the news conference they seemed afraid of saying the wrong thing.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: Not a single store was open at that hour not a soul walked the streets not even Jimmy Fallon was up.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: I love cake my sister never makes me cake I might stop loving my sister.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: As long as my sister keeps making me cakes I think I will love her.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: I really like going to the movies but I wish I could bring my dog with me.

DECORATING YOUR SENTENCE – CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS A conjunctive adverb placed after a semicolon can help clarify the relationship. Note that a comma follows the conjunctive adverb.. Independent Clause Ex: I like the sound of that stereo; however, the price is too high. ; Ex: They have not seen that film; moreover, they have not been to a theater for three years! Conjunctive Adverb,

DECORATING YOUR SENTENCE – CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS Some Conjunctive Adverbs: Addition:also, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover Comparison:likewise, similarly Contrast:however, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand Example:for example, for instance Emphasis:indeed, in fact, of course Result:consequently, therefore, thus

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: I hate to brush my alligator’s teeth nevertheless it is a job that needs to be done.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: Sonia doesn’t know how to write a process analysis paper however she would love to learn.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: The faculty approved of the new 4-day school week furthermore the students loved it too.

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN YOUR NOTES: Ms. Morin is very funny in fact she could be a professional comedian.