BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
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Question
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colon
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dash
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parentheses
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quotation marks
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semicolon
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Detailed explanation-1: -The semicolon is used to separate independent clauses in specific situations. It also separates a series of items which contain internal punctuation. 1. Use a semicolon between independent clauses when the clauses are closely related in meaning and when there is no coordinating conjunction between them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas. There are basically two ways to write: with a pen or pencil, which is inexpensive and easily accessible; or by computer and printer, which is more expensive but quick and neat.
Detailed explanation-3: -Semicolons are also used to separate list items that contain internal punctuation such as commas and dashes.