{"id":186,"date":"2022-03-09T07:26:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T07:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2022-03-09T07:29:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T07:29:51","slug":"when-to-use-semicolon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/","title":{"rendered":"When &#038; Where to Use Semicolon: Connect Your Words Smartly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to sound grammatically correct in all your documents? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LdCOswMeXFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn the art of punctuation<\/a> in the English language and display your superiority! However, learning the exact ins and outs of punctuation marks is quite tricky. But once you know how to and when to use them in your writing, then no one can ever tell you that your script doesn\u2019t look graceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You use the right punctuation marks and all your <a href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative content writing<\/a> will take on a completely new look. Here, we are going to tell you all the secrets of \u201c<strong>semicolons<\/strong>\u201d. Ever wondered why this <strong>period on top of a comma<\/strong> is so important in a document?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start from the basics and then look more into it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d46c14a10b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d46c14a10b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#What_is_a_Semicolon_%E2%80%98\" >What is a Semicolon \u2018;\u2019?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#Different_Between_a_Colon_%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%9D_and_a_Semicolon_%E2%80%9C%E2%80%9D\" >Different Between a Colon \u201c:\u201d and a Semicolon \u201c;\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#When_Do_You_Use_a_Semicolon\" >When Do You Use a Semicolon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#Whos_Going_to_Use_it\" >Who\u2019s Going to Use it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#Why_Not_Just_Use_a_Comma\" >Why Not Just Use a Comma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#Rules_for_How_to_Use_a_Semicolon_in_Different_Perspectives\" >Rules for How to Use a Semicolon in Different Perspectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#Where_Not_to_Use_it\" >Where Not to Use it!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/when-to-use-semicolon\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Semicolon_%E2%80%98\"><\/span><strong>What is a Semicolon \u2018;\u2019?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most misunderstood punctuation marks. Without grammar-correcting tools, nearly everyone either uses it in the wrong place or just ends up using a comma in its stead! The <strong>semi-colon<\/strong> \u201c<strong>;<\/strong>\u201d is used between two sentences that are connected as well as can be written separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Merriam-Webster Dictionary<\/a>, the <strong>semicolon<\/strong>, \u201cindicates the punctuation mark that is used to separate different parts of a sentence that need a clear barrier between them that cannot be represented by a <strong>comma<\/strong>. It is used to separate clauses and phrases containing commas and main sentences that don\u2019t have conjunctions in between.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is mainly used to indicate a pause between sentences. It is one of the more supercilious marks that aren\u2019t often used. So, when you add them to your writing, they work like salt in food and enhance its taste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Between_a_Colon_%E2%80%9C_%E2%80%9D_and_a_Semicolon_%E2%80%9C%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Different Between a Colon \u201c:\u201d and a Semicolon \u201c;\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/colon-and-semicolon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/colon-and-semicolon.png 700w, https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/colon-and-semicolon-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are both important pieces of punctuation. In order to make your documents and content look more professional, you need to learn the difference between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u201c<strong>colon-:<\/strong>\u201d is used to introduce an explanation or a description. You will mostly see it just before a list of things is written down or a description is starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example<u>:<\/u><\/strong> \u201cWhen I go to the market, I have to shop for the following<strong><u>:<\/u><\/strong> vegetables, eggs, milk, biscuits and some fruits.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See, how I used the <strong>colon twice<\/strong> above. Once to describe the example and after that, to list down the products.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u201c<strong>semicolon-;<\/strong>\u201d cannot be used in the same context. A <strong>semicolon <\/strong>is always used to <strong>join two separate sentences<\/strong> and correlate them by making them into one complete sentence. The sentences that you link together are the ones that can easily work separately. However, if you want to make it sound graceful, you connect the two typically short clauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example:<\/strong> \u201cI have a cat. Her name is Bella.\u201d These sentences are correct but look more childish.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can write this as: \u201cI have a cat<strong><u>;<\/u><\/strong> her name is Bella.\u201d This sentence is also correct but now it <strong>looks more professional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Use_a_Semicolon\"><\/span><strong>When Do You Use a Semicolon?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we go formal and define the use of a semicolon in a paragraph, it would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf two or more sentences that are related and grammatically correct but aren\u2019t connected by a conjunction, can be connected by the use of the <strong>semicolon<\/strong>. This way, they form a single unit of a clause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In easy words, we can say that if two sentences are related and you don\u2019t want to use connecting words like <strong>\u2018or\u2019, \u2018and\u2019 or \u2018but\u2019, <\/strong>then you can add a <strong>semicolon <\/strong>in between and make your writing sound grammatically perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way, your script won\u2019t be full of conjunction and connecting words, as well as have a professionally written finish to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who\u2019s Going to Use it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wondering who in their right mind would like to use a semicolon and complicate their writing, then the answer is all kinds of <strong>professional writers<\/strong>! When you write the words and sentences in a paragraph; they are the bones and flesh of writing, but when you master the punctuation situation; it means you have breathed life into those words!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Many famous authors<\/strong> have mastered the <strong>art of using a semicolon<\/strong>. Using it in between sentences to co-relate them makes their books even more interesting to read. Like how I did in the last paragraph, by <strong>relating flesh and bones to words and sentences<\/strong>, I\u2019m sure you weren\u2019t expecting that to come out of anywhere. So, <a href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/web-copywriting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">copywriters<\/a>, academic writers <a href=\"https:\/\/craftivecontent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content writers<\/a>, and authors, all use this little piece of punctuation to enhance their sentence structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Not_Just_Use_a_Comma\"><\/span><strong>Why Not Just Use a Comma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, we can say that a <strong>semicolon <\/strong>falls in the middle of the punctuation hierarchy. It is definitely stronger than a <strong>comma <\/strong>but sadly a period supersedes it. This is why it\u2019s represented with a period on top and a comma at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we try to use a comma in the place of a semicolon, it will always look odd. If you want to piece together shorter phrases that a comma feels like a good glue to keep them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For example:<\/strong> \u201cthe dog came, jumped on me, and slobbered all over\u201d.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you are connecting shorter phrases; therefore, comma suffices perfectly. However, if you try to glue longer sentences in the same way, then your document will look grammatically incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For example:<\/strong> if you say, \u201cshe did not eat the banana, she ate the apple.\u201d This looks like it should either contain conjunction or a period to either join the sentences or separate them completely. Here, if you write, \u201cshe did not eat the banana; she ate the apple.\u201d It looks perfectly correct!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing is that if you add a period in between these sentences, they\u2019ll look like kid sentences and nobody would be interested in reading sentences that look like a first grader has composed. This is why conjunctions and semicolons exist, to make your sentences look more sophisticated with their existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_for_How_to_Use_a_Semicolon_in_Different_Perspectives\"><\/span><strong>Rules for How to Use a Semicolon in Different Perspectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have learned that a <strong>semicolon plays an important role in writing<\/strong>, but you don\u2019t know exactly where to place it in your script to make it look refined. In order to <strong>give your document that beautiful finish<\/strong>, you can learn these rules and put that semicolon right on the dot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Use Semicolons to Relate Two Different Sentences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We now know that the main job of a <strong>semicolon <\/strong>is to link sentences and make them into a big pleasing sentence. With a semicolon, you can join two or more sentences in thought. If you are associating them together, they can be worded together with the use of a <strong>semicolon<\/strong>. This way, they will present a united idea and meaning which is much easy to understand and connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example:<\/strong> \u201cShe was nervous to go down the stairs, but as she descended; the entire ballroom fell into a hush, seeing the beauty coming down.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are two different sentences yet related and connected with a semicolon In between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Linking Conjunctional Adverbs and Transitionally Connected Sentences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When conjunctional adverbs are being used in the middle of the sentence like, <strong>besides<\/strong>, <strong>also<\/strong>, <strong>consequently<\/strong>, <strong>meanwhile<\/strong>, you should use a <strong>semicolon to represent the long pause<\/strong> before the transitional phrase. This way, you know the words before and after the conjunctional word contains a break, and the sentences can be written differently as well but are actually related so, they are connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example:<\/strong> \u201cThe battle came to an end; after all, the lead enemy had died.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, \u201c<strong>after all<\/strong>\u201d is the transitional phrase and we have used a semicolon before it to relate the two sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Connect Lists Together with a Semicolon<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use a semicolon between listed words as well. If the listed words contain commas, you still need to differentiate words in the list by relating them to the same category. At the same time, you want to show that they still belong to the same category, then you should make use of semicolons and present your work correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example<\/strong>: \u201cShe\u2019s an artist who uses either a drawing pad to show her artistry, which takes longer with the different paints and brushers; or she uses her tablet to create masterpieces, which is quite easy to control.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we are connecting the list, but also telling that the things in the list are completely different but are used to perform similar tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Connect Lengthy Clauses that Relate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a clause is too long with lots of <strong>commas <\/strong>in between, you can connect the sentence by <strong>using a semicolon in between<\/strong>. This clause is a mixture of two independent sentences that are connected with the use of a coordinating conjunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example:<\/strong> \u201cAll the councilmen had hurried up to gather in the council room; however, everyone was blank on what the meeting was about because the king had been unclear when he had made the call.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conjunction word here is \u201c<strong>However<\/strong>\u201d. It is linking two interconnecting sentences that are making a lengthy sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Not_to_Use_it\"><\/span><strong>Where Not to Use it!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that the rules on where to use the <strong>semi colon<\/strong> are cleared up, let\u2019s learn where not to use them. As this punctuation mark is kept quite highly, exploiting it in a script would make it lose its value. So, we need to keep its use, less yet enough, so that our writing can look special with the right punctuation marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\u00a0If Sentences Cannot Be Related Avoid Semicolons<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to connect every sentence in a paragraph together. If two sentences are related and are influencing each other in some way, only then you are supposed to link them together. If the sentences look better separately and have no influence on each other, keep them unconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example:<\/strong> \u201cYesterday, the senator was elected; he\u2019s the third in line for the kingdom\u2019s throne.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, it looks like the sentences should be written differently because they might be about the same person, but there is no relation in the sentences. They should be different. So, make use of the period and make your document correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I<strong>t should be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u201cYesterday, the senator was elected. He is also the third in line for the kingdom\u2019s throne.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Don\u2019t Use Where a Comma Can Work Perfectly<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another place where you shouldn\u2019t use the semi colon excessively is where you can perfectly make sense of a sentence by using a <strong>comma<\/strong>. If a comma works in connecting two clauses, don\u2019t exaggerate its relation by adding in a semicolon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Example:<\/strong> \u201cThe ballerinas were performing on stage; as the high judge was seen arriving.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can connect these sentences effortlessly by adding a comma. This way, you are adding more emphasis on both parts of the sentence. When a comma looks more professional here and makes it look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u201cThe ballerinas were performing on stage, as the high judge was seen arriving.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This looks more expertly written and gives your writing the polish it required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to make a document more graceful and elegant with the proper use of grammar and punctuation. It is essential that you learn the small, subtle yet impactful differences between the meaning behind the punctuation marks. You know how a period completely makes a sentences stop, how a comma adds a little pause, and how a semicolon works as the in-between. You also know that the colon, the brother of the semicolon has a completely different task. So, when you understand them entirely, you won\u2019t require any grammar tool to correct you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope that now you know how to sound more grammatically correct. When you know when to use a semicolon precisely and other punctuation marks in a document, no one can call you out on not sounding smart, because, I can bet you that no other document will look more professional and graceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, now you can go and start on the script of 2022 that you were putting off for so long. This guide will help you keep all your sentence structures proper and your entire script will be completed without a hitch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to sound grammatically correct in all your documents? 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