Semi-Colon
English Language: KS3, topic 2.1.11
Using Semi-Colons to Separate Clauses
We don’t always need to use a full stop to separate main clauses. Sometimes we can use a semi-colon (;). Let's look at some examples...
My boss is angry; I am late again
It is cold; I hope it snows
We are hungry; our lunch was tiny!
I am so excited; I go on holiday next week
I am scared; that snake is huge!
Test yourself on Semi-Colon
What is the name of the punctuation breaking up the main clauses?
The band is great; I want to see them again!What could we use instead of the full stop between these clauses?
The boy is celebrating. He just won the race.What type of clauses are these?
My friend is angry with me; I lost her guitar.