T HE S EMICOLON

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by a coordinating conjunction. An independent clause has a subject, has a verb, and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by and.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by for.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by or.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by but.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by nor.

USE Between independent clauses that are related and that are not joined by so.

EXAMPLES

I love strawberry flavored soda, I just don’t see it in stores anymore.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda, I just don’t see it in stores anymore.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda, I just don’t see it in stores anymore. Both are independent clauses.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda; I just don’t see it in stores anymore.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda; I just don’t see it in stores anymore. Whining about sore fingertips; I put the guitar back into the corner.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda; I just don’t see it in stores anymore. Whining about sore fingertips; I put the guitar back into the corner.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda; I just don’t see it in stores anymore. Whining about sore fingertips; I put the guitar back into the corner. This is not an independent clause.

EXAMPLES I love strawberry flavored soda; I just don’t see it in stores anymore. Whining about sore fingertips, I put the guitar back into the corner.

USE Between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or a transitional expressions.

USE Between independent clauses joined by accordingly.

USE Between independent clauses joined by however.

USE Between independent clauses joined by nevertheless.

USE Between independent clauses joined by therefore.

USE Between independent clauses joined by meanwhile.

USE Between independent clauses joined by instead.

USE Between independent clauses joined by for instance.

USE Between independent clauses joined by as a result.

USE Between independent clauses joined by for example.

USE Between independent clauses joined by in other words.

EXAMPLES I run, therefore I am.

EXAMPLES I run, therefore I am.

EXAMPLES I run, therefore I am. Both are independent clauses.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture, however, she kept sticking out her tongue.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture, however, she kept sticking out her tongue.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture, however, she kept sticking out her tongue. Both are independent clauses.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue. My boss was very angry with me yesterday. When I took her to the party; however, she acted professional.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue. My boss was very angry with me yesterday. When I took her to the party; however, she acted professional.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue. My boss was very angry with me yesterday. When I took her to the party; however, she acted professional. This is not an independent clause

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue. My boss was very angry with me yesterday. When I took her to the party; however, she acted professional. This is an independent clause.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue. My boss was very angry with me yesterday. When I took her to the party; however, she acted professional. This is linking the previous sentence to this one. It could also be placed in the front of the sentence.

EXAMPLES I run; therefore I am. I tried to take her picture; however, she kept sticking out her tongue. My boss was very angry with me yesterday. When I took her to the party, however, she acted professional.

USE Between units in a series if the units contain commas.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece, Cap Hatia, Haiti, Galway, Ireland, and Anchorage, Alaska.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece, Cap Hatia, Haiti, Galway, Ireland, and Anchorage, Alaska.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece, Cap Hatia, Haiti, Galway, Ireland, and Anchorage, Alaska. This is just too crazy and confusing.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine, Dan D. Lyons, who is seven, and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine, Dan D. Lyons, who is seven, and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine, Dan D. Lyons, who is seven, and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip. This is just too crazy and confusing.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine; Dan D. Lyons, who is seven; and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine; Dan D. Lyons, who is seven; and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip. I have so much to do today: go grocery shopping; sing a song with classmates; and turn into She- Hulk.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine; Dan D. Lyons, who is seven; and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip. I have so much to do today: go grocery shopping; sing a song with classmates; and turn into She- Hulk.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine; Dan D. Lyons, who is seven; and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip. I have so much to do today: go grocery shopping; sing a song with classmates; and turn into She- Hulk. These just aren’t necessary.

EXAMPLES I would like to travel to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Cap Hatia, Haiti; Galway, Ireland; and Anchorage, Alaska. Bill Loney, who is nine; Dan D. Lyons, who is seven; and Wanda Rinn, who is twenty, will all be coming on the trip. I have so much to do today: go grocery shopping, sing a song with classmates, and turn into She- Hulk.

Q UIZ Fix the sentence if it is wrong: I can run so far away; for I am the energizer bunny. I am bored, as a result, I am going fishing. I can’t remember anything, therefore, I am really irritated. I am going fishing; going to the movies; and buying a sweater.

Q UIZ Fix the sentence if it is wrong: I can run so far away; for I am the energizer bunny. I am bored, as a result, I am going fishing. I can’t remember anything, therefore, I am really irritated. I am going fishing; going to the movies; and buying a sweater. I can run so far away, for I am the energizer bunny.

Q UIZ Fix the sentence if it is wrong: I can run so far away, for I am the energizer bunny. I am bored, as a result, I am going fishing. I can’t remember anything, therefore, I am really irritated. I am going fishing; going to the movies; and buying a sweater. I am bored; as a result, I am going fishing.

Q UIZ Fix the sentence if it is wrong: I can run so far away; for I am the energizer bunny. I am bored; as a result, I am going fishing. I can’t remember anything, therefore, I am really irritated. I am going fishing; going to the movies; and buying a sweater. I can’t remember anything; therefore, I am becoming really irritated.

Q UIZ Fix the sentence if it is wrong: I can run so far away; for I am the energizer bunny. I am bored, as a result, I am going fishing. I can’t remember anything, therefore, I am really irritated. I am going fishing; going to the movies; and buying a sweater. I am going fishing, going to the movies, and buying a sweater.

;-) Song is “Sieste Ocho” by Suerte” CC