History
Where was the modern semicolon invented?
Venice, Italy
I enjoy eating cake however, I also enjoy eating salad.
cake; however,
This is a semicolon :
False
What is the name of the first used Semicolon in text?
Bembo
The cat chased the dog the dog thought it was funny.
the dog; the dog
Semicolons represent a longer pause.
True
When was the modern semicolon invented?
1494
I like to workout for instance, I go to soccer practice four times a week.
Workout; for instance
Semicolons are used to separate two dependent clauses.
False
Who was the man that invented the semicolon?
Aldus Manutius
Dr. Donlon saw Duncan in the hallway they both went to the copy room to get papers.
in the hallway; they both went
Semicolons can be used to separate a list.
True.
What group was the inventor of the semicolon part of?
Italian Humanists
My favorite bakeries were in New York NY Birmingham AL and Baton Rouge LA.
New York NY; Birmingham AL; and Baton Rouge LA.
You may not use a semicolon to replace a period between two independent clauses.
False.