1. Semicolons

2. Rule #1
Use a semicolon between two independent clauses of a compound sentence when not joined by a co-ordinate conjunction such as and, but, or, for, yet.
Examples:
He had an idea; it was very creative.
The teacher taught; the students learned.

3. Rule #2
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb that connects two clauses.
Punctuation rules can be annoying; nevertheless, they are essential to your writing.
Carlos was rich; however, he took the subway to work.

4. Rule #3
Use semicolons between items in a series if the items contain commas.
Examples:
Those attending the convention came from Detroit, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; Bangor, Maine; and Los Angeles, California.

5. Try it! Jon prepared dinner Paula set the table.
It was a clear day moreover, it was perfect for swimming.
New animals in the collection include a cheetah, an okapi, and a harpy eagle from Africa a tiger, two peacocks, and a rhinoceros from India a snow leopard from Tibet and two caribou, a Kodiak bear, and an arctic fox from the Yukon.