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Do Semicolons Replace Connectives?

David Miller • • 7 min read
Do Semicolons Replace Connectives?

Connecting ideas
A semicolon is often used to replace a coordinating conjunction like 'and' or 'but'. The sentence about Sandip could have been written like this: ... A full stop could often be used instead of a semicolon, but the effect on the reader would change.

Can you use a semicolon before a connective?

Semi-colons can be used before a conjunction like 'and' or 'but' to join two simple sentences, one or both of which already contain commas. ... This use of a semi-colon before a conjunction when joining two sentences is a slightly outdated practice and it is more common for writers to use a comma.

Does a semicolon replace Because?

The semicolon allows the writer to imply a relationship between nicely balanced ideas without actually stating that relationship. (Instead of saying because my grandmother is afraid she'll miss out on something, we have implied the because.

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