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13.1.11 Semicolons

  1. Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses joined by no conjunction.
  2. Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb. Use a comma after the adverb.
  3. Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses joined by a simple conjunction when the first clause contains a comma or commas.
  4. Use a semicolon to separate members of an A, B, and C series when one or more members have internal punctuation.

Courtesy of John Mercer Associates, www.MercerWriting.com

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