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How to Use Semicolon to Describe a Work

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Semicolons can be used between two independent clauses. That means when you use a semicolon you use it instead of the ands buts and ors. Semicolon Vs Colon When To Use Colons And Semicolons 7esl A semicolon is halfway between a period and a comma. . A semicolon is a type of punctuation mark. You dont need both. Listing items Semicolons can be used to link items in a list such as objects locations names and descriptions. But you shouldnt use a semicolon and a conjunction. You use it when a period is too strong of a stop but a comma is too soft. I couldnt work out from all my reading what they were actually for. Semicolons can also be used when writing a list. Plus they looked right to my eye at the time and there are many literary giants who throw them around like confetti after all Im looking at you Jane Austen. Semicolons are unique. When youve got a group of. Using a Semicolon to Connect...