"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