Semi-colons aren't that hard to master. In fact, if you know what a simple sentence is, then you should be able to use a semi-colon. Simple Sentences Simple sentences in English consist of a subject, verb and (usually) an object:
Using a Semi-Colon We use semi-colons to tie two simple sentences, or indeed, two sentences (they don't have to be just simple!) together:
The Mistake We Make The biggest mistake we make is to create a comma splice. This is when we use a comma in a place where we should use a semi-colon. Commas are not used to separate full sentences. The following sentences are comma splices:
When Not to Use a Semi-Colon We don't use semi-colons unless we are separating two full sentences (main clauses). If we are adding a sub-clause, then we use a comma. TL;DR
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