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Commas
Semi-Colons
100
Indicate a pause in a sentence and/or separate items in a list
What are common uses for commas?
100
Two independent clauses
What are semicolons used to link together?
200
Quotations
Use a comma to shift between the main discourse and what?
200
Conjunctive adverbs
What can be used after a semicolon when joining two independent clauses?
300
Series
Use a comma to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a what?
300
Moreover, however, thus, otherwise, nonetheless, etc.
What are examples of conjunctive adverbs?
400
Near the end of a sentence
When do you use a comma to separate contrasted elements or to indicate a distinct pause or shift?
400
Lists that already involve commas
What types of lists can you use a semicolon with?
500
After the main clause when a dependent/subordinate clause follows it
Between what clauses should you generally avoid using a comma?
500
when you want to emphasize the second independent clause
When do you use a colon between two independent clause, instead of a semi-colon?