Using Semicolons

Use semicolons to join independent clauses (sentences). Use a semicolon only if the clauses are closely related. –We have seen the enemy he is us. –Tuition fees are tax deductible entertainment expenses are not. –Some people get an education without going to college the rest get it after they get out. Mark Twain ; ; ;

Always use a semicolon when you use “ however ” as a conjunction in a compound sentence. I really respect you however I think we should just be friends. You can have a lot of friends however you might only confide in a few. ;, ;,

Separate items in a list when those items have commas within them. The most exciting cities in Canada are Brandon Manitoba Sydney Nova Scotia and Whitehorse Yukon. We invited delegates from several different departments Andy Cap Accounting Mary Worth Human Resources Rex Morgan Health and Safety and Batman Security.,,,,,,, ; ; : ; ; ;

I’d like to show you thousands of examples; however, you must finish this assignment before your senior in High School.