A punctuation mark (;) representing a pause usually between two main clauses, this is more indicative than a comma.
Rules:
• Separate two independent clauses if there is no conjunction.
-I have done my homework; so I can go to school tomorrow stress-free.
• You can use a semi colon before an introductory that contains a list.
-My cupboards were filled with food; such as, soups, crackers, pastas etc.
• Use the the semicolon to separate items in a list if commas are already being used also within the names.
- She lived in Santa Rosa, California; Santa Rosa, New Mexico; Austin, Texas.
• You can use a semicolon before a conjunction if a comma was already used in the sentence.
- If I have time, I will send it to you; but who knows if I'll be able to.
~ Ciara Johnston, Anna Kaufman, Alex Zapata, Kane D.
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