You use for example to introduce and emphasize something which shows that something is true.
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When should I use examples?
English grammar help: how to use ‘should’, ‘would’ and ‘could’
- To express something that is probable. Examples: “John should be here by 2:00 PM.”
- To ask questions. Examples: “Should we turn left at this street?”
- To show obligation, give recommendation or even an opinion. Examples: “You should stop eating fast food.”
When would you use a semicolon?
Using Semicolons
- A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
- Use a semicolon between two independent clauses that are connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases.
What are some examples of semicolons?
Examples of Semicolons: Joan likes eggs; Jennifer does not. The cat slept through the storm; the dog cowered under the bed. Semicolons are also used in a sentence when something stronger than a comma is needed.
When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?
Rule to Remember
Use a semicolon to replace a comma when you use a coordinating conjunction to link independent clauses that already contain commas. In this example, using a semicolon makes it easier to read the two independent clauses on either side of the coordinating conjunction: Correct: My dog is sick.
Can sentences example?
Could sentence example
- I wish you could hear yourself talking.
- What could he do about it but lose more sleep?
- How could she blame him?
- How could he find out?
- I never thought I could do it.
- I had let so much gas out of my balloon that I could not rise again, and in a few minutes the earth closed over my head.
Should not sentences examples?
How to use: Should/Shouldn’t
- You should drink water every day. ( recommendation)
- He should study for the test tomorrow. ( advice)
- I should buy a gift for the teacher. (
- They should be here by now. (
- You shouldn’t watch a lot of TV. (
- She should not buy that old car. (
- He shouldn’t arrive in Raleigh until tomorrow. (
How do you use a semicolon in a list?
Semicolons can be used to link items in a list, such as objects, locations, names and descriptions. Where the list items already contain commas, a semicolon helps avoid confusion between the items; in this way the semicolon acts like a ‘super comma’.
Where do you use a colon?
A colon is used to give emphasis, present dialogue, introduce lists or text, and clarify composition titles. Emphasis—Capitalize the first word after the colon only if it is a proper noun or the start of a complete sentence. (She had one love: Western Michigan University.)
What semicolon means?
: a punctuation mark; that can be used to separate parts of a sentence which need clearer separation than would be shown by a comma, to separate main clauses which have no conjunction between, and to separate phrases and clauses containing commas.
What do em dashes do?
The em dash can function like a comma, a colon, or parenthesis. Like commas and parentheses, em dashes set off extra information, such as examples, explanatory or descriptive phrases, or supplemental facts. Like a colon, an em dash introduces a clause that explains or expands upon something that precedes it.
What is an example of a dash?
Dashes replace otherwise mandatory punctuation, such as the commas after Iowa and 2020 in the following examples: Without dash: The man from Ames, Iowa, arrived. With dash: The man—he was from Ames, Iowa—arrived. Without dash: The May 1, 2020, edition of the Ames Sentinel arrived in June.
What are 5 examples of compound sentences?
Compound Sentences
- I like coffee. Mary likes tea. → I like coffee, and Mary likes tea.
- Mary went to work. John went to the party. I went home. → Mary went to work, but John went to the party, and I went home.
- Our car broke down. We came last. → Our car broke down; we came last.
Do you always use a semicolon before however?
Use a semi-colon (;) before and a comma (,) after however when you are using it to write a compound sentence. If ‘however’ is used to begin a sentence, it must be followed by a comma, and what appears after the comma must be a complete sentence.
Did I use a semicolon correctly checker?
If you want to check whether or not you’re using a semicolon correctly, just read the two clauses on their own and see if they make sense. If they don’t, it’s a miss.A semicolon fixes that because it allows the independent clauses to stand on their own, while still showing that they’re connected.
Could for suggestions examples?
We use could to make suggestions: We could meet at the weekend. You could eat out tonight.
Can sentences example request?
Could (Modals)
- Possibility You could cause an accident driving like that.
- Past ability Sarah could dance like a professional at the age of six.
- Suggestion We could go to dinner after the movie.
- Request Could I leave early today?
- Conditional If you’re not working tomorrow, we could go on a picnic.
Can permission example?
Could has the same meaning as may when making requests. It is equally polite to say, “Could I leave early?” or “May I leave early?” Could is used with any subject to ask for permission. For example “Could I open the window?” or “Could you open the window?” are both grammatical.
Should sentences examples obligation?
Should is a weak obligation, and we use it to give advice. “You should study hard so you can pass the exam.” “He should see a doctor.”
What is example of can?
Can Could with Many Examples ✅
| CAN/COULD (AFFIRMATIVE) | |
|---|---|
| PAST REPEATED ACTIONS | I could run marathons when I was younger. |
| PAST SINGLE ACTION, STATIVE VERB | She could feel the wind on her face. |
| PAST SINGLE ACTION, ACTION VERB | NOT POSSIBLE! |
| PRESENT ABILITY | He can speak Portuguese fluently. |
How do you use a colon in a list examples?
Use a colon to introduce an item or list, if the list comes after a complete sentence or independent clause. For example: There are three things every dog needs: food, water and healthcare. You need to grab these three things for the laundry: laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets.