Semicolon

A punctuation mark (;) that can link closely related independent clauses or separate complicated list items.

A punctuation mark (;) that can link closely related main clauses or separate complicated items in a list.

A compound sentence joins main clauses, perhaps using ‘and’, ‘but’ or a semicolon. A complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one subordinate clause. A sentence can also combine several main clauses with subordinate clauses.

A punctuation mark that can link closely related independent clauses or separate complex items in a list.

Quote punctuation accurately: if you analyse a semicolon or dash, include it in your evidence.

Before using a semicolon between clauses, check that each side could stand as a complete sentence and that the ideas are closely related.

Test a semicolon by checking that both sides could stand alone as complete sentences and that their ideas are closely connected.

A semicolon can link two independent clauses: each side expresses a complete thought and could stand alone as a sentence. The ideas should be closely related.

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