which of the following is not a function of a semicolon?

A: Is used to seperate hours and minutes

B: Joins two independent clauses that share a related thought

C: Joins clauses with a conjunctive adverb

D: Seperates items in serial lists

Respuesta :

The statement that doesn't represents a function of a semicolon is that it is used to separate the hours and the minutes of time.

Option A is correct.

What is a punctuation?

A punctuation is kind of mark placed in a sentence to make it easier to understand. It can be the inverted commas, singular commas, apostrophe signs, etc.

  • The semicolon is a kind of punctuation mark having one dot and a comma placed in a vertical line. It is being placed in the sentence to adjoin the two clauses which are relatable with each other.
  • When the sentences are in a series, then they are represented with a semicolon which is being placed before the conjunction. It also used in a list of series to make a separation in the provided items.

Therefore, the function mentioned in option A is correct.

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