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