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what is a semicolon and how is it used? when will you use it? when should u not ? (hope this is easier )

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Rules for Using Semicolons

A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. When a semicolon is used to join two or more ideas (parts) in a sentence, those ideas are then given equal position or rank

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