"and also"
"because"
A sentence in which two or more independent clauses are not properly joined by a semicolon or conjunction. Also called run-on sentence.
A semicolon is a symbol that looks like this:;
A semicolon is a punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses in a sentence when a conjunction is not present. It can also be used to separate items in a list when those items contain commas.
The semicolon is used, often with a conjunctive adverb, or between independent clauses. A semicolon is also used between words in a series when parts of the series contain commas.
Semicolons separate only independent clauses, so the second clause will have to also be a complete sentence.
The difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence is that a compound sentence has two independent clauses, connected by a Coordinator. A complex sentence on contains one independent clause. A complex sentence also always contains a subordinator.
a comma (,) is used to separate parts of a sentence and indicates a slight pause when reading/speaking. a semicolon (;) is used to separate main clauses and indicates a longer pause than a comma. A semicolon also separates items in a listing, when one or more of the items contains a comma.
Correct Semicolon UseJudy wanted to go to the dance; however, the snow on the roads made them too slick and dangerous.
A semicolon is often used to connect complete thoughts that could be separate sentences. (It takes the place of a conjunction and should seldom be used with one.) Example : "The boy left home with three apples; he had eaten one already."' A semicolon also separates complex collections using a conjunction. Example : "We stopped in Chicago, Illinois; Omaha, Nebraska; and New Orleans, Louisiana." (see the related link)
Introductory clauses can be set off with a semicolon for added emphasis; this punctuation technique helps to separate ideas at the beginning of a sentence. It can also provide a more formal and structured tone to the writing.
A single semicolon standing alone does not form a complete statement.