Semicolon: Learn how to use a semicolon to

Learn how to use a semicolon to separate independent clauses, lists and conjunctive adverbs in sentences. Compare a semicolon with a comma and see examples and exercises. EnglishClub : Learn English : Writing : Punctuation : Semicolon Semicolon 1. We sometimes use a semicolon instead of a full stop or period. This is to separate sentences that are grammatically independent but that have closely connected meaning. Josef likes coffee; Mary likes tea. Tara is a good speaker; she speaks very clearly. You did your best; now let's hope you pass the exam. Ram wants to go out; Anthony wants to stay home. Note that in the above examples it is not correct to use a ... Semicolon The semicolon is sometimes described as stronger than a comma but weaker than a period. In certain uses, this is a reasonably accurate definition. Yet there is more to the semicolon than that. Between independent clauses when a coordinating conjunction is omitted Most commonly, the semicolon is used between two independent clauses (i.e., clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences) when a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is omitted. The semicolon does jobs that are done by other punctuation marks, but puts its own spin on the task. This usage guide will show you how with several examples.