What is the purpose of the semicolon? (check all that apply) Group of answer choices

to separate items in a list

to separate introductory phrases and clauses from the independent clause

to connect two dependent clauses

to connect two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction [FANBOYS]

to connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction [FANBOYS]

to indicate a contraction of two words into one

to show possession

to abbreviate words and phrases

to create suspense or anticipation

to show that part of a quote has been omitted (taken out)

to end a sentence that is a statement or command

For years, women’s professional golf was all but ignored. women’s tournaments received very little attention in the sports pages, but all that is changing. golfers like michelle wie are becoming almost as well-known as jordan spieth. the espn television channel covers major women’s tournaments. most impressive of all, the winnings on the women’s tour are getting downright hefty. top money for the recent founders cup in phoenix, arizona, was $225,000. who is michelle wie? what does the word hefty refer to? the national weather service has issued a winter storm warning for loudon and augusta counties beginning at 7: 00 p. m., est, friday, december 12, through 3: 00 a. m., est, sunday, december 14. snowfall of between 4 and 8 inches is predicted. school closings will be announced on channel 10 through the evening. how much snow is the storm likely to produce? what do you think est stands for?

What are benefits from nestle bottling water from the great lakes?

Which method of characterization does the author use to the reader get to know mrs. allison? actions appearance dialogue thoughts