Inserting Semicolons in Sentences
How to Use Semicolons in Sentences
Semicolons are used to separate two complete thoughts that are closely related in a sentence. They are stronger than commas but not as final as periods. It's important to use semicolons correctly to improve the clarity of your writing.
Examples of Sentences Requiring Semicolons
1. It rained all week; parts of the highway were flooded.
2. The audience roared with laughter; the comedian felt satisfied.
3. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom; it's a relief to get out in the open air after school.
4. Jim never goes to that gas station anymore; he found out that he was overcharged for a valve job.
5. I loved the sweater my friend bought me; I wear it almost every day.
Explanation:
Semicolons are used to separate sentences that could stand alone but are related in meaning. It helps to avoid confusion and create better flow in writing.
Insert a semicolon where the break occurs between the two complete thoughts in each of the following sentences:1. It rained all week parts of the highway were flooded.
2. The audience roared with laughter the comedian felt satisfied.
3. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom it's a relief to get out in the open air after school.
4. Jim never goes to that gas station anymore he found out that he was overcharged for a valve job.
5. I loved the sweater my friend bought me I wear it almost every day.
1. It rained all week; parts of the highway were flooded.
2. The audience roared with laughter; the comedian felt satisfied.
3. I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom; it's a relief to get out in the open air after school.
4. Jim never goes to that gas station anymore; he found out that he was overcharged for a valve job.
5. I loved the sweater my friend bought me; I wear it almost every day.