Semicolon
Theme: Semicolon
Objective: I can separate two ideas
with a semicolon correctly.
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Adding or Using Semicolons:
Sentences can contain a pair of closely independent
clauses that have been joined with a conjunction.
However, because they are closely related, they can be
linked together with a semicolon (;).
What is a clause? It is a group of words that contains a
subject and a verb that have a relationship
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Adding or Using Semicolons:
• Use a semicolon to separate two main clauses that each
contain a subject and a verb.
• Use a semicolon when one or both of the main clauses also
contain commas.
• Use a semicolon if a transitional phrase (however, for
example, eventually) joins up your two main clauses.
• Don't use a semicolon if a coordinating conjunction (and,
but, or nor) joins your two main clauses.
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Let’s Practice
Write the following sentences below by replacing the
conjunction with a semi colon.
1. The boys were very excited because they were going bowling.
2. On a hillside, the goats bleated loudly and the valley echoed with the sound.
3. Patricia was feeling sad because her best friend had moved to another town.
4. John raced through the gates when he was running late for school.
5. Long shadow emerged through the streets as the sun was slowly setting.
6. The dog barked at his owner because he wanted to go for a walk.
7. In the supermarket, there was a long queue at the checkout because all the other
tills were closed.
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Let’s Practice
Create 5 sentences with their clauses and semi colon.
Keep them closely related but provide details.
Remember to avoid conjunction between clauses and
avoid using “therefore”.
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