Semicolons are English punctuation marks that look like this:
;
This lesson shows you how to use semicolons correctly in your writing.
Semicolon Uses
Separate two related ideas in a sentence that are not connected with a conjunction
- She always wanted to go the University of Toronto; her brother also went there.
- The best way to lose weight is to exercise regularly; eating less calories is also important.
Separate items in a list that include commas
- I have travelled to Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Semicolon Tests
Colons Semicolons Test