How to Use a Semicolon

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Emphasize the close relationship between two sentences by using a semicolon to form a compound sentence.

Step 1: Join closely related independent clauses
Join two independent clauses that are closely related by inserting a semicolon between them. Independent clauses can stand on their own as sentences.

Step 2: Use with conjunctive adverbs and transitions
Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb, such as "however," or a transitional phrase, such as "for example."

Tip
Use a comma, not a semicolon, to link two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction such as "and," "but," "yet," "so," "for," "nor," and "or."

Step 3: Separate a complex list
Separate items in a complex list when the items contain commas by using semicolons after each item.

Did You Know?
The Greek question mark looks identical to the English semicolon.

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I hate using semicolons ; they're so complicated

nasserabdulla

Very informative, and in only 9 seconds. Thank you! <3

sapphireh

this is very fast how are we suppose to read the example s

hasnainKhan-otpn

I am glad be able to use the semicolon in my writing; it is one of the cutest punctuation marks ever. So if anyone need help using this punctuation mark, let me know.

danielsteele

How on earth are we suppose to see the examples? Slow down the video.

dallasboydds

Wow thank you just explaining it with a simple sentence. I could honestly not understand what that woman was saying. I just kept focusing on that voice. Kinda made me feel like I was being talked to by my 1st grade teacher.

sethshaffer

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Timmytimmy

I like the use of semicolon, they shouldn't get rid of it entirely from the english language ; they should keep it, because it's fun to use with more functionality in sentences then a comma or a period .

dretucker