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Grammar & Punctuation — Set 1
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When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?
Think about whether each side could stand alone as a full sentence.
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Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. Example: "She studied hard; she passed the exam." A comma alone between two independent clauses creates a comma splice, which is incorrect.
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