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How to Use Semicolons
We can go to the museum to do some research; Mondays are pretty quiet there.
4 rules for semicolons
Connecting related independent clauses
Skip the coordinating conjunction
Use semicolons in a serial
with conjuctive adverbs
I needed to go for a walk and get some fresh air; also, I needed to buy milk.
INTRODUCING THE SEMI-COLON: THE MOST FEARED OF ALL PUNCTUATION MARKS
Use a semi-colon to connect two independent clauses or sentences.
RULE 2: Use a semi-colon to join two independent clauses with an adverb or other transitional word or phrase.
RULE 3: Use a semi-colon in a list whose items already use commas.
How to use semicolons
What is an independent clause?
Rule 1: Join 2 closely related independent clauses
Rule 2: Join 2 independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb
Rule 3: Separate a compound sentence when the clause already has commas or is very long
Rule 4: Separate a series with semicolons when one or more of the items have commas
Quiz: Check your knowledge
Review: Which of these rules do you really need to know?
What is a semicolon?
When to use a semicolon
Advanced Example
Example 2: I'm feeling unwell; I can't go to the meeting
Example sentence without semicolons
Semicolon adds style
Example of a semicolon in a conclusion
How the semi-colon can improve your writing
Don't use the semicolon to introduce a list
Conclusion