The Semicolon is one of the punctuation marks
frequently misused in writing.
A semicolon is used between a
dependent clause and an independent clause.
e.g. Although he was very tired; he
did not want to go to bed. (incorrect)
e.g. Although he was very tired, he
did not want to got to bed. (a comma should be used instead)
A semicolon is used to introduce a
list.
e.g. The box was filled with
everything but books; clothing, snacks, hammers and tools.
(incorrect)
e.g. The box was filled with
everything but books: clothing, snacks, hammers and tools. (a colon should
be used instead)
A semicolon is not used between an
introductory phrase and the rest of the sentence.
e.g. Her hands trembling; she
managed to pour the toxic liquid into the tube. (incorrect)
e.g. Her hands trembling, she
managed to pour the toxic liquid into the tube (a comma should be used instead)
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