For example, this summary could say semicolons are useful They show that clauses are related in meaning. The semicolon divides the items on the list from each other, to avoid having a jumble of commas with differing functions which could cause confusion for the reader This is sometimes called the super comma function of the semicolon: A semicolon (;) indicates an audible pause and can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences. A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely two related independent clauses in a single sentence when discussing the same topic or contrasting two similar ideas.
A semicolon resembles a period placed over a comma (;) The two most common reasons to use a semicolon are to join two related independent sentences or to punctuate a list or series that also uses commas. Most commonly, the semicolon is used between two independent clauses (i.e., clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences) when a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) is omitted. Do you avoid using a semicolon when writing because you aren’t sure how it should be used Take a look at why you shouldn’t avoid it and how to add it to your writing.
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