Question

when would you use a semicolon

Answer 1

-The semicolon establishes a close connection between two sentences. For example, if the first sentence is a reason for the second, or vice versa.

- It can be replaced by the ampersand (and) or (but).

- The semicolon is stronger than the regular comma, so you stand on it a little longer than the regular comma. That is why you are placed between long sentences for breath-taking.

- Often used in a list that contains separate parts, or sub-items, that is, it can be used to separate two items or sentences that say the same thing in different ways.

-There is no space between the semicolon and the word that precedes it; But it must be followed by one space.

Answer 2

The semicolon is used when there are two separate clauses, but they are closely related to each other in idea and meaning, so that the next sentence is an explanation of the first sentence or a complement to it.

A semicolon helps you connect closely related ideas when a stronger style tag than a comma is needed. Using the semicolon effectively

ex:

.The food was good; it was delicious and everyone liked it