Grammar Post

One of the problems I have had in the past is the use of semicolons. My last english teacher said don't use them; that helped for a while. But, I like the semicolon. Here are some times when you can use one:

To link two independant clauses.

Link lists where the items in the list include commas.

To link lengthy clauses or clauses with commas.

There are some examples at the website:

www.writing.wisc.edu/handbook/semicolons.html