The semicolon represents a pause of greater importance than that shown by the comma.
The semicolon is used to separate a series of loosely connected clauses.
The semicolon connects two complete sentences when they are too closely related to be separated by a full stop.
The semicolon is used to separate a series of loosely connected clauses.
- The giraffe is an ungainly animal; it has a long neck.
- Her heart was pure; her life serene.
- Columbus was a great navigator; he knew the world was round.
The semicolon connects two complete sentences when they are too closely related to be separated by a full stop.
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