Semicolon Guide

A semicolon is a puncuation mark (;) that indicates a pause that is more pronounced than a comma. 

Rules: 

1) Use a semicolon in place of a period to seperate two sentences.

Ex: Text me tomorrow; I will give you my address then.

2) Use a semicolon before introductory words when they introduce a complete sentence

Ex: As I said, you will bring three things; a sleeping bag, pajamas, and a pillow. 

3) Use a semicolon to seperate units in a series when one or more of the units contains a comma. 

Ex: My best friends are from San Francisco, California; New York, New York; and Dallas, Texas

4) Use a semicolon between two sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction when one or more commas appear in the first sentence. 

Ex: When I get out of school, I will gladly assist you; and that's a promise. 

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