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English Tip of the Week
Semicolons
Do you get confused about the proper way to use a semicolon? Semicolons do not represent a full stop at the end of a sentence, as periods do; rather, they're like the "yellow light" of punctuation marks: they signal a pause between one sentence and the next. You slow down, then stop at the end of the second sentence.
Rule 1. Use a semicolon in place of a period to separate two sentences where the conjunction has been left out.
Examples:
Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.
They went to the scariest movie they could find; they didn't invite their youngest sister.
Rule 2. It is preferable to use a semicolon before introductory words such as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance when they introduce a complete sentence. It is also preferable to use a comma after the introductory word.
Examples:
You will want to bring many backpacking items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
As we discussed, you will bring two items; i.e., a sleeping bag and a tent are not optional.
Rule 3. Use the semicolon to separate units of a series when one or more of the units contain commas.
Example:
This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.
Pop Quiz
Select the correctly punctuated sentence. Answers are at the bottom of the newsletter.
1A. Let's go dancing; afterward we can get dessert.
1B. Let's go dancing, afterward we can get dessert
2A. Pizza is my favorite food; however, I haven't had a chance to eat it in a couple of years.
2B. Pizza is my favorite food, however I haven't had a chance to eat it in a couple of years.
3A. The three winners of the contest were Kelly Gee, California, Bob Davis, Delaware, and Sandy Hu, Nevada.
3B. The three winners of the contest were Kelly Gee, California; Bob Davis, Delaware; and Sandy Hu, Nevada.
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Wordplay
Thanks to reader Rick B. for submitting these actual carelessly worded signs. Part 3 of a multi-part series.
Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS.
Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR.
Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR
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Answers to Pop Quiz 
Correct answers are indicated in bold type and by an asterisk (*).
1A.* Let's go dancing; afterward we can get dessert.
1B. Let's go dancing, afterward we can get dessert
2A.* Pizza is my favorite food; however, I haven't had a chance to eat it in a couple of years.
2B. Pizza is my favorite food, however I haven't had a chance to eat it in a couple of years.
3A. The three winners of the contest were Kelly Gee, California, Bob Davis, Delaware, and Sandy Hu, Nevada.
3B.* The three winners of the contest were Kelly Gee, California; Bob Davis, Delaware; and Sandy Hu, Nevada.
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