1. Semicolon Rules

2. Rule 1
-A semicolon can replace a period between two closely related independent clauses.
Examples:
-Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
-I’m looking for my book; where do you suppose I put it?

3. Rule 2
-If there is a conjunctive adverb linking two independent clauses, you should use a semicolon. Some conjunctive adverbs are: moreover, nevertheless, however, otherwise, therefore, then, finally, likewise and consequently.
Example:
-The students had been advised against walking alone at night; however, Cathy decided walking wasn’t dangerous if it was early in the evening.

4. Rule 3
-Super Comma Rule: Use a semicolon to make a list of items that are separated by a comma. This often occurs when listing names, dates, locations, and descriptions.
Examples:
-We had students from Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; and Caracas, Venezuela.
-Her classmates were attending college for a variety of fields, including Sarah, who wanted to study biology; Samuel, who wanted to study psychology; and Seth, who wanted to study mathematics.

5. Examples I like chocolate however I don’t like dark chocolate.
I can’t eat strawberries they give me a rash.
I am really disgusted with my essay therefore I am going to revise it.
The crowd was too rowdy consequently the band quit playing and walked off the stage.