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第三章 Chapter 3 Combining Independent Clauses Using the Semicolon （用分号号连接独立子句） 预备知识 我们在前面学过用逗号和并列连词去连接独立子句以构成复句的方法。我们需要逐步系统地了解独立子句、简单句、并列连词和复句的关系。 我们还可以用分号(;)连接独立子句以构成复句。但分号并不是逗号的替换词。所以使用分号时切记不要同时使用带逗号的并列连词，还要切记分号后的名词不要用句首的大写字母。 分号前后两个独立子句之间必须是语义联系非常紧密的，否则只能各自采用句号。 注意下列例句中的粗体黑字的语义联系： 1）The anaconda is the world’s largest snake; it can grow [to thirty feet or more] [in length.] (前后分句的相关理念都是谈论水蟒蛇的长度。) 2）The nurse measured (the patient’s) blood pressure; she also took a blood sample. (前后分句的相关理念都是谈论护士处理血液。) 3）The submarine dove [to a depth ](of three hundred fathoms); it hovered [silently ] [at that depth] (for two hours.) ((前后分句的相关理念都是谈论潜艇在水中升降的深度。) 以下各句分号用法不当，前后两句风马牛不相及，应该分别改正为句号： 1）The bear rummaged through the camp food supply;（.）some people believe in angels. Improper Use 2）Japan consists of four large islands; （.） solar panels can generate electricity. (no relating idea) Improper Use 3）Sundials are practical and decorative; （.） snorkeling is a popular vacation pastime. (no relating idea) 分号可以丰富写作形式，但切记莫要滥用。 练习一 用分号合并句子 下面十个句子都是描述医疗手术的。因为它们都是处理同一个主题，我们就可以用分号合并其中一些语义有紧密联系的句子。对语义相对独立的句子便单独使用句号。 The surgical team prepared the operating room for the procedure. The surgeon dressed in a green surgical gown. She wore a protective cap covering her hair. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor was piped into the operating room during the operation. It helped to maintain a relaxed atmosphere during the delicate procedure. The operation was a success. The patient experienced a quick recovery. He was back at work in less than two weeks. His insurance paid for the operation. His family was happy to have him healthy again. 练习二 用分号合并句子 给下列各句增添一个分号和一个独立子句，从而形成一个复句。注意增添的子句必须与原句具有恰当的紧密的语义联系 例如: 原有单句：The manager trained the crew [each Friday] 添补后形成的复合句：The manager trained the crew each Friday; the training was important. 1. The bakery held a sale once a week 2. The passenger passed through the metal detector 3. The books were arranged neatly on the shelves 4. Simone waxed the china