Semicolon Guide

A semicolon ( ; ) is a punctuation mark indicating a pause typically between two main clauses that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
The rules
1 Use a semicolon in place of period to separate two sentences where the conjunction is left out EX. I don't like the rain;therefore, I stay inside on rainy days.
2 Use semicolons for introductory words when they introduce a complete sentence, also use after the introductory word EX. The paper was bad;therefore, she got an F
3 Use a semicolon when listing words in a definition or describing EX. appall;dismay;disgust
4 Use a semicolon before introductory words when they introduce a list following a complete sentence EX. When I go to the grocery store I need to buy things; for example, milk, eggs, and cheese
5 Use a semicolon to separate a series of units when one or more of the units contain commas EX. Our vacation consisted of visiting New York city, New York; Ashland, Oregon; and Dallas, Texas
6 Use a semicolon when followed by a conjunction when more than one comma appears in the first sentence EX. When we left the house, my mom started the car; and we drove to the restaurant

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