to Join two independent clauses where the second clause explains the first (apex)
to separate a long irregular list of items
When you are beginning a list of irregular items
No, the word "and" should not follow a semicolon. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses; if you want to include "and," it would typically be used within one of the independent clauses separated by the semicolon.
I can give you several sentences.You use a semicolon to separate two clauses.A semicolon is like a comma with a period on top of it.You need to learn how to use the semicolon properly.
To replace the word and in compound sentences
yes
To replace conjunctions and, or, but and to connect the main clauses in a compound sentence
A semicolon is appropriate to separate two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction, to join two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning, or to separate items in a complex list where the individual items contain commas.
A semicolon would be the appropriate punctuation connecting two independent clauses IF there is no coordinating conjunction; However, if there IS a coordinating conjunction (and, but...) then you would only use a comma to separate both independent clauses
It is necessary to put the semicolon between Indianapolis and worse. Many writers would merely use a comma in this case, but that would be incorrect. Sorry, but I am sticking to my original opinion that you don't need a semicolon here. I agree that a comma wouldn't be appropriate, but a period would be advisable.
It would be appropriate to use a comma between compound subjects or compound verbs.
no
To replace a period at the end of a sentence To begin a list of elements contained within a sentence To join independent clauses when the second clause explains the first To replace the conjunctions and, or, or but and to connect the main clauses in a compound sentence
No, a semicolon is not typically used before the word "such." Semicolons are usually used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a list when those items themselves contain commas.
No, semicolons are not typically used to separate items in a list. Commas are commonly used for that purpose. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses in a sentence or to separate items in a list where the items themselves contain commas.
I can give you several sentences.You use a semicolon to separate two clauses.A semicolon is like a comma with a period on top of it.You need to learn how to use the semicolon properly.
Well, according to what I learned when I was in Algebra I, you should never have to use a semicolon.
Yes, you can use a comma instead of a semicolon to connect two closely related independent clauses, but it is important to ensure that the sentence maintains its clarity and grammatical correctness.