THE SEMICOLON
There are Four Rules to semicolons
Rule 1
A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences.
I want to but some popcorn; we're doing a family movie night tonight.
Rule 2
Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely, however, therefore, that is, for example,ie etc., when they introduce a whole sentence.
Gaby planned to run in the morning; however, it was raining so she decided to watch a movie instead.
Rule 4
A semicolon may be used between independent clauses joined by a connector, such as and, but, or, nor, etc., when one or more commas appear in the first clause.
Once all everything arrives, including the balloons, food, guests and entertainment, I will let my sister downstairs; but not until then.
Rule 3
Use a semicolon to separate a list when one or more of the units contain commas.
Mitchell went to Georgia, Florida; Miami, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina; Raleigh, and Tennessee in his summer break.
Bibliography
- http://www.grammarbook.com/
- http://www.grammar-monster.com/
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By georgie0805
