Education English | Semicolon (;) | The main use of semicolon is to mark a break between two complete thoughts. Another use is to mark off items in a series when the items themselves contais commas. (Longan, 2008: 576)
Examples: Maya’s children are named Melantha, which means “black flower”;
Yolania, which means “dove”; and Cynthia, which means “moon goddes.”
Acoording to Surayin (1999: 510), semicolon is used:
1. Semicolon should be placed at conjunctive adverb if they connect two main clause: furthermore, moreover, besides, still, however, nevertheless, otherwise, therefore, consequently, thus, then.
Examples: The pianist was very ill; therefore, the concert was canceled.
The candidate had great popular support; however, he failed to win the election.
2. Sometimes, semicolon is used to connect main clause
Examples: The singular for is mouse; the plural form is mice.
The rain fell heavily; the thunder and lightening added to confusion
Examples: Maya’s children are named Melantha, which means “black flower”;
Yolania, which means “dove”; and Cynthia, which means “moon goddes.”
Acoording to Surayin (1999: 510), semicolon is used:
1. Semicolon should be placed at conjunctive adverb if they connect two main clause: furthermore, moreover, besides, still, however, nevertheless, otherwise, therefore, consequently, thus, then.
Examples: The pianist was very ill; therefore, the concert was canceled.
The candidate had great popular support; however, he failed to win the election.
2. Sometimes, semicolon is used to connect main clause
Examples: The singular for is mouse; the plural form is mice.
The rain fell heavily; the thunder and lightening added to confusion
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