Semicolon

Examples Help! What is the definition of Semicolon?

How do you define  and when to use a Semicolon? What are the rules for using a Semicolon? The definition of this punctuation mark is as follows:

 

Punctuation Mark - Definition
Definition: The semicolon punctuation mark (;) which is used to connect independent clauses indicating a closer relationship between the clauses than a period, or full stop, does.
Punctuation Mark - Definition

When to use the Semicolon - the Rules

When to use the semicolon with examples:

  • "Gladstone was great as a statesman; he was sublime as a man."
  • The Semicolon is used between the parts of all compound sentences in which the grammatical subject of the second part is different from that of the first: "The power of England relies upon the wisdom of her statesmen; the power of America upon the strength of her army and navy."
  • The Semicolon is used before words and abbreviations which introduce particulars or specifications following after, such as, namely, as, e.g., vid., i.e., etc.: "He had three defects; namely, carelessness, lack of concentration and obstinacy in his ideas." "An island is a portion of land entirely surrounded by water; as Cuba." "The names of cities should always commence with a capital letter; e.g., New York, Paris." "The boy was proficient in one branch; viz., Mathematics." "No man is perfect; i.e., free from all blemish."

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Semicolon

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