These two grammatically correct sentences differ only in whether we followed the semicolon-and-comma rule you mention, showing its value clearly. *Four-and-a-half if we include the informal use as …

I was always taught that when I have two independent clauses with the usage of because separating them, I should add a semicolon before because. Is this correct? Example sentences: He dragged me...

The semicolon between clauses suggests a connection between the sentences that is stronger than if there were a period between the two. As (to me) it is generally acceptable to start sentences with the …

The main factor in choosing whether to use a semicolon or an em dash (if you're playing your cards right) is whether the clause that the punctuation introduces is more explanatory or expository in …

Aug 20, 2010 · I cannot understand the difference between the comma and semicolon. Can you please clarify?

But you can use either a semicolon or commas. To use a "simpler" sentence: 1 *We need to show that 2 plus 2 equals 4; that is, that 4 is the sum of 2 and 2. In 1, we have two separate clauses, which we …

Oct 3, 2020 · Inserting a semicolon between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. Using a semicolon is a stylistic choice that establishes a close relationship between the …

Jul 22, 2017 · To quote your first source, "The semicolon can be used to sort out a complicated list containing many items, many of which themselves contain commas." This being so, it seems …

Jun 21, 2017 · Semicolons to separate the chapters, as proposed in another answer, is certainly a valid approach. However, I'd like to answer from a different angle - one that comes from my experience …

In a numbered vertical list that completes a sentence begun in an introductory element and that consist of phrases or sentences with internal punctuation, semicolon may be used between the items, and a …