General Usage
Separating Sentences
Introductory Words
Units of a Series
Conjunction Sentences
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A punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
What is a semicolon?
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Kelly wants to play outside Kim wants to play inside.
Kelly wants to play outside; Kim wants to play inside.
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It rained heavily during the afternoon however, we managed to have our picnic anyway.
It rained heavily during the afternoon; however, we managed to have our picnic anyway.
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My favorite snacks are: grape popsicles chocolate brownies the kind without nuts and honey tangerines.
My favorite snacks are: grape popsicles; chocolate brownies, the kind without nuts;and honey tangerines.
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If she can, she will attempt that feat and if her husband is able he will be there to see her.
If she can, she will attempt that feat; and if her husband is able he will be there to see her.
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Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.
Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.
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You didn't try your very best your grades went down this term.
You didn't try your very best; your grades went down this term.
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You should talk to Jade otherwise, she'll think you're mad at her.
You should talk to Jade; otherwise, she'll think you're mad at her.
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All students must: arrive on time complete all tasks follow the rules and do their best.
All students must: arrive on time; complete all tasks; follow the rules; and do their best.
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We hate some persons because we do not know them and we will not know them because we hate them
We hate some persons because we do not know them; and we will not know them because we hate them
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You will want to bring many backup items for example, sleeping bags, pans, ans warm clothing will make the trip better.
You will want to bring many backup items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, ans warm clothing will make the trip better.
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Red is my favorite color I like wearing blue sometimes.
Red is my favorite color; I like wearing blue sometimes.
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My mom didn't feel well however, she still came to see my game.
My mom didn't feel well; however, she still came to see my game.
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If you go to the store, I'll need: golden apples unsalted butter whole wheat bread tomato soup and potatoes.
If you go to the store, I'll need: golden apples; unsalted butter; whole wheat bread; tomato soup; and potatoes.
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After reading the book, I was able to understand the movie and I am now able to analyze the characters
After reading the book, I was able to understand the movie; and I am now able to analyze the characters
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When I finish here, I will be glad to help you and that is a promise I will keep.
When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; and that is a promise I will keep.
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I don't sleep well at night I'm always tired during the day.
I don't sleep well at night; I'm always tired during the day.
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I am going home moreover, I intend to stay there.
I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.
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There were people from many cities at the party, including: San Francisco, California Detroit, Michigan and New York, New York.
There were people from many cities at the party, including: San Francisco, California; Detroit, Michigan; and New York, New York.
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As a vehicle, it was hard-working, commonplace, and heroic and it often seemed to transmit those qualities to the person who rode in it.
As a vehicle, it was hard-working, commonplace, and heroic; and it often seemed to transmit those qualities to the person who rode in it.
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This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho Los Angeles, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.
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Exercising helps to keep you healthy and fit proper nutrition is also important.
Exercising helps to keep you healthy and fit; proper nutrition is also important.
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They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark therefore, they decided to camp for the night.
They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.
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There are three ways to win luck practice and cheating.
There are three ways to win luck; practice; and cheating.
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The events we experience are less important than the meaning we give to them for life is about meaning, not experience
The events we experience are less important than the meaning we give to them; for life is about meaning, not experience
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