Semicolons The semicolon has three primary functions:
1.) To combine two closely related complete sentences which are not joined by a
conjunction
2.) To separate complete sentences that are joined by a conjunctive adverb. Common
conjunctive adverbs: however, therefore, nevertheless, furthermore, in addition
3.) To separate items in a list when commas alone would be confusing.
Correctly insert semicolons in the following sentences:
1. I am wearing a sweater and a jacket I am still cold.
2. Mix all the ingredients put it in the oven.
3. Jane likes fruit she does not like apples.
4. I do not have much money therefore, I cannot buy a new car.
5. John likes steak however, he does not like hamburgers.
6. I baked the cake for fifty minutes nevertheless, it was still uncooked in the middle.
7. I have lived in Nashville, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, and
Cleveland Ohin
Focus

1. I am wearing a sweater and a jacket; I am still cold.

2. Mix all the ingredients; put it in the oven.

3. Jane likes fruit; she does not like apples.

4. I do not have much money; therefore, I cannot buy a new car.

5. John likes steak; however, he does not like hamburgers.

6. I baked the cake for fifty minutes; nevertheless, it was still uncooked in the middle.

7. I have lived in Nashville, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, and  Cleveland; Ohio Focus

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Explanation:

1. I am wearing a sweater and a jacket; I am still cold.

2. Mix all the ingredients; put it in the oven.

3. Jane likes fruit; she does not like apples.

4. I do not have much money; therefore, I cannot buy a new car.

5. John likes steak; however, he does not like hamburgers.

6. I baked the cake for fifty minutes; nevertheless, it was still uncooked in the middle.

7. I have lived in Nashville; Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, and Cleveland Ohio.

the group received an extra pound of butter for christmas.

the annex was delighted to hear that we'll all be receiving an extra quarter pound of butter for christmas.