When do you use a semi colon in writing?

Answer 1

You would use it when you are combining sentences without a conjunction like and or but. Or when you are listing dates, names with a description, and listing cities with state. ex, I have lived in Upland, California; Nashville, Texas; and San Diego, California. ex, I had soccer games on January 23, 2009; May 19, 2009; and December 8, 2009. ex, My friends are Mac, the soccer player; Jordyn, the softball player; and Chiara, the Basketball player.

Answer 2

1. Use a semicolon to combine two very closely related complete sentences.

2. Use a semicolon along with a conjunctive adverb and a comma to clarify the relationship between two closely related complete sentences. Conjunctive adverbs include however, therefore, in addition, moreover, subsequently, consequently, instead, and additionally.

3.Use a semicolon to separate a series of phrases or clauses that are long or have punctuation, like commas, within them.

Answer 3

Use a Semicolon to:

Link two independent clauses; to connect closely related ideas. For example, 'Some people write with a word processor; others write with a pen or pencil.'

Link clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases; to connect closely related ideas. For example, 'But however they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions; as a result, many people swear by their writing methods.'

Link lists where the items contain commas; to avoid confusion between list items. Example, 'There are basically two ways to write: with a pen or pencil, which is inexpensive and easily accessible; or by computer and printer, which is more expensive but quick and neat.

Link lengthy clauses or clauses with commas; to avoid confusion between clauses. Example, 'Some people write with a word processor, typewriter, or a computer; but others, for different reasons, choose to write with a pen or pencil.'

Answer 4

A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related. It can also be used in a series if the items require extra punctuation within them.

Answer 5

we use semi colon when we connect independent clauses and indicating a closer relationship between the clauses than a period does.

Answer 6

It's one way of connecting two complete ideas.