When to use a "semicolon" vs "comma"?
When to use a "semicolon" vs "comma"?
Dear Miss, my schooler Adam paused over a sentencein his homework, unsure whether to use a semicolon or a comma. I thought it best to reach out to you for clarification.
Iris_Susa
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Last update: 2 months ago
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Greetings to you, Iris_Susa.
Semicolons and commas are both used to separate clauses in a sentence.
Semicolons can be used instead of conjunction to combine 2 sentences that are related to each other.
For example: Last week's vacation was fun and exciting; it was one of the most memorable experiences I had.
While commas are used with conjunctions to separate two clauses to make a sentence.
Using the previous sentence: Last week's vacation was fun and exciting, moreover it was one of the most memorable experiences I had.
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