How to use Semi-Colons correclty.

Semi-Colons are a piece of punctuation which many people do not know how to use properly. Used correctly, semi-colons can show an examiner that you are capable of using advanced punctuation and can help you gain extra marks; however, if used incorrectly, they can make writing look sloppy and unprofessional. Semi-Colons in its basic form is used to join two sentences together; usually short and on the same topic or point. Semi-colon’s role is very similar to that of a comma, but it has a much stronger value within a sentence. After using a semi-colon, you can use such words as, however, therefore followed by a comma. The following are some examples of how to use semi-colons: Caitlin likes pasta; however, Gary likes chicken. Nicole is very funny; she makes everyone laugh.

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