Semicolons When a ; is used in a sentence 1.Semicolon use 2.To Connect 3.To Connect examples 4.Correct? Incorrect? 5.To be a super comma ;

Semicolon Use It is said to be easier to understand because it basically has two rules to follow: 1.To connect two independent clauses 2.To act as a super comma

Semicolons in a Compound Sentence TO CONNECT Use a ; between parts (clauses) of a compound sentence when a conjunction isn ’ t used (BOYSFAN) – He had an idea; it was a creative one. – The teacher taught; the students learned; all were happy. Think of an example of your own.

Semicolons with Conjunctive Advs. TO CONNECT Use a ; before a conjunctive adverb like however, therefore, nevertheless, besides, thus, also, instead, hence, still, yet, so, moreover, etc. There must be a complete sentence before and after it to use a ; Remember to follow this adv. with a comma! Write a sentence of your own using a conjunctive adverb.

CORRECT? INCORRECT? She wrote; and he studied. INCORRECT She wrote; he studied. CORRECT His work was simple, therefore; he wasn’t paid much. INCORRECT His work was simple; therefore, he wasn’t paid much. CORRECT *THE RULES SAY TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES MUST BE COMBINED AND THE SEMICOLON SHOULD GO BEFORE THE CONJUNCTIVE ADVERB.

Semicolons in a Series TO BE A SUPER COMMA Use a ; between items in a series if there are commas – Student council officers are Mary, president; Joe, vice president; Bob, secretary; and Betty, treasurer. Think of an original sentence using this rule. It ’ s a tricky one that is not used often…good luck!