Semicolon example sentences

"Semicolon" Example Sentences

1. The semicolon separated the two independent clauses in that sentence.
2. Semicolons can join two related, but grammatically complete, ideas.
3. My favorite fruits are apples; however, I also love oranges.
4. The meeting started at 3 p.m.; we stayed late into the evening.
5. I finished watching the movie; then I went to bed.
6. The package was supposed to arrive yesterday; however, it has still not shown up.
7. The team practiced hard; as a result, they won the match.
8. The trip was long; but, we had an enjoyable time.
9. She applied for the job; unfortunately, she did not get it.
10. I ate lunch; after that, I took a nap.
11. The kids played all morning; consequently, they were exhausted at dinnertime.
12. I studied for the test; consequently, I did well on it.
13. They arrived early; however, they still missed the show.
14. The athletes trained vigorously; hence, they were able to compete well.
15. He reviewed the chapter; therefore, he did well on the quiz.
16. We finished the assignment; as a result, the teacher praised us.
17. The workers cleared the debris; subsequently, they began rebuilding.
18. He achieved the milestone; consequently, he celebrated.
19. I completed the application; next, I waited for a response.
20. Let's eat dinner; after that, we can watch a movie.
Hope these example sentences help demonstrate different ways to use 'semicolons'! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Common Phases

1. Use a semicolon to join two independent clauses
2. Use semicolons between items in a series that already contain commas
3. Use a semicolon followed by a conjunction to connect two closely related independent clauses
4. Replace a period with a semicolon
5. Replace a comma with a semicolon
6. Use a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses
7. Semicolon before "however"
8. Semicolon before "therefore"
9. Semicolon before "moreover"
10. Semicolon instead of a comma and FANBOYS conjunction
11. Semicolon and transition word
12. Avoid dangling modifiers after a semicolon
13. Avoid comma splices; use a semicolon instead
14. Semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to show a contrast
15. Semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to indicate a result
16. Semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to show a cause and effect
17. The punctuation mark looks like ;
18. The semicolon goes above the line
19. Use semicolons sparingly
20. Overuse of semicolons should be avoided