Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly to join two related ideas?

The dog barked loudly; it wanted to go outside.

Place the semicolon in the correct location: The sun was shining the birds were singing.

The sun was shining; the birds were singing.

A semicolon shows a closer relationship between the two sentences than a period does, and it can also prevent the writing from sounding choppy.

Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min

I can use semicolons to join independent clauses.

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How to use a semicolon - Emma Bryce

3 key concepts

1
Semicolons are stronger than a comma but less final than a period.
2
Semicolons can clarify ideas in sentences already full of commas by grouping items that belong together.
3
Semicolons can link together independent clauses that are related to each other, but should not be placed before coordinating conjunctions.

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Quick comprehension check

“Combine the two sentences with a semicolon: The sky is dark. It is going to rain.”

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