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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?: Difference between revisions
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Ex. The dog came inside, but continued to whine. | Ex. The dog came inside, but continued to whine. | ||
A semicolon must be placed between two independent clauses when they are joined without using a coordinating conjunction. | |||
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A comma must be used to separate two or more clauses within a sentence. | A comma must be used to separate two or more clauses within a sentence. | ||
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A comma must be used to offset a nonessential clause. | A comma must be used to offset a nonessential clause. | ||
Ex. | Ex. Dedicated swimmers'', who practice everyday,'' are the ones that win at the competition. | ||
A comma must not be used with an essential clause. | |||
Ex. Swimmers who practice everyday will win at the competition. | |||
A comma must be used before an adverb when it is used to join clauses. | A comma must be used before an adverb when it is used to join clauses. | ||