Question

In two or three sentences, summarize the article “Semicolons; So Tricky.” In your writing, use the rules on the semicolons you learned about in the lesson.

Answer 1

The article focuses on the correct use of semicolons in connecting related independent clauses and clarifying complex sequences, while advising against their use within a clause.

Step-by-step explanation:

The article “Semicolons; So Tricky” succinctly explains the appropriate usage of semicolons in sentences. It particularly emphasizes their role in connecting two independent clauses when they are closely related or when the second clause restates the first. Moreover, the article recommends against using semicolons for separating words or phrases within a clause, and acknowledges their usefulness in clarifying sequences involving commas.

Answer 2

In college, whenever I used a semicolon in a paper, it came back to me with a big red circle around the offending member. I realized that I had no idea how to use them; and I was afraid.

Step-by-step explanation:

I summarized the text to this and I think I put a semicolon in the correct place, however I am unsure. Hope this helps though

Btw semicolons just connect text together