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Sandhills Community College: The Semicolon
A very thorough and detailed guide to the use of semicolons in English punctuation. Includes several rules and examples.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Semicolon
An explanation of the use of semicolons and links to specific semicolon usage rules.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Semicolon Use
Rules and examples for using a semicolon to connect the independent clauses in a compound sentence.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Using Semicolons
A writing tutorial for the correct use of semicolons to link two independent clauses, clauses with commas, clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases, and to link lists where the items contain commas. Examples and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons
This semicolon tutorial includes notes, a slideshow, and an animated YouTube video. The slideshow defines semicolons, explains how and when to use them, and provides examples of them in context. The video explains the Chicago Style...
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Illinois State U.: Punctuation Made Simple Semicolon
What purpose does a semicolon serve in punctuation? Explore this website to learn more about this small but powerful grammar tool.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons Rule!
This tutorial focuses on semicolons; it provides two audio clips: one explaining how semicolons are different from periods and commas and the other explaining how to use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs. It also provides in slideshow...
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Saint Michael's College: Semicolon and Colon
This site discusses the three major uses of the semicolon and provides examples for each of the uses. Also discusses the use of the colon.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons in a Series
This slideshow lesson focuses on how semicolons are used in a series.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Semicolons and Commas
Identify when to use semicolons and commas in complex sentences.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colons and Semicolons
This slideshow discusses the difference between colons and semicolons and explains the rules and uses for each.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Semicolons
Learn to identify and use semicolons in sentences!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Colons and Semicolons
Identify whether to use colons or semicolons in sentences!
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Colons and Semicolons
This video lesson focuses on the rules for using colons and semicolons, which are often confused. It offers rules for the uses of each with specific examples. Real Player is required.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How to Link Clauses With Semicolon
Semicolons join two closely related independent clauses in a single sentence. Without these, there would be run-on sentences that no one could slow down! [0:57]
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Semicolon
This entry provides the rules for semicolon use and examples of each including between independent clauses without coordinating conjunctions, between independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb, and between items in a series containing...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverb
An eight-slide presentation explaining semicolons, their usage rules, and how they are properly used in sentences with conjunctive adverbs. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause
English Plus+
English Plus: Semicolons and Colons
Rules for using semicolons and colons. Examples include semicolons with clauses, semicolons with lists, colons with quotes, colons with lists, and colons with appositives. L.9-10.2a Punc/Indep Clause
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Mini Lesson on Semicolons
Practical lesson on middle schoolers' use of the semicolon, modeled on Martin Luther King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."
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Transaction: Punctuation Guide: Semicolon
Writing lab tutorial for punctuating English writing with a semicolon.
English Plus+
English Plus: Semicolons in a Series
The site discusses using semicolons with complete independent clauses, and prepositions.
Other
Library Online: Colon and Semicolon Punctuation in Writing
Rules and examples in list form demonstrating the proper use of both the colon and semicolon.
Grammar Tips
Colons, and Semicolons, and Bears!
Refer to this short article if you need help with using semicolons or colons. There are several examples of both correct and incorrect usage, as well as a clear explanation of the difference.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs
This lesson demonstrates how to use a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb, such as "however."