1. ;;;;; Semicolons ;;;;;
Semicolons link together two independent clauses
Reminder – An independent clause is essentially a sentence. It can stand all alone.
It is independent – it doesn’t need any help to make sense.

2. Semicolon Formula Independent clause ; independent clause.

3. Semicolons You can link with semicolons two ways
WITH the help of a conjunctive adverb
WITHOUT the help of conjunctive adverb

4. With a conjunctive adverb
Conjunctive adverbs
However
Moreover
Therefore
Consequently
Otherwise
Nevertheless
thus
I am late for school; therefore, I will not stop for breakfast.

5. Without a conjunctive adverb
I am late for school; I will not stop for breakfast.
It snowed all night; I had to shovel the sidewalk this morning.

6. Practice Combine the two clauses with a semicolon
My mom said I need to stay home and study.
I failed a test today.

7. Practice
I failed a test today; my mom said I need to stay home and study.

8. Practice Combine the two clauses using one conjunctive adverb
My mom said I need to stay home and study.
I failed a test today.

9. Practice
I failed a test today; therefore, my mom said I need to stay home and study.
I failed a test today; consequently, my mom said I need to stay home and study.

10. Practice Combine the two clauses using a conjunctive adverb.
I feel sick today.
I am still going to basketball practice.

11. Practice
I fell sick today; however, I am still going to basketball practice.