am i using ";" right?

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Yes.

Semicolons can be used to separate a compound sentence.
Though, in my opinion, you could construct that sentence so that it flows together a bit better.
 
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Ghan_04 said:
Yes.

Semicolons can be used to separate a compound sentence.
Though, in my opinion, you could construct that sentence so that it flows together a bit better.
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how can i do that?
 
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What would the "official" say be on where to use semi-colons? I generally always know what to place and where when I'm writing, like I could never tell you how to use "effect" and "affect" in their respective places, but I always know which to use when it comes to it.
 
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How were they walking, where were they walking, and why were they walking?

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What would the "official" say be on where to use semi-colons? I generally always know what to place and where when I'm writing, like I could never tell you how to use "effect" and "affect" in their respective places, but I always know which to use when it comes to it.
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Use a semicolon to combine two related complete sentences.

Use a semicolon to separate a series of phrases or clauses that already have commas included.
 
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Semicolons are also used to introduce subordinating conjunctions such as although, still, while, and until when creating a compound sentence.

Yes, I'm a grammar Nazi. :D
 
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Ghan_04 said:
Semicolons are also used to introduce subordinating conjunctions such as although, still, while, and until when creating a compound sentence.

Yes, I'm a grammar Nazi. :D
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Wow, you should meet my grammar teacher.. :p
 
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I've read that you could, in simplest terms, think of semicolon as "and". Not sure if it's true though, as I very rarely use it.
 
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My friend ; I went to the party.

Doesn't really work ALL the time. :p
It can be used in place of an and that's acting as a conjunction between two complete sentences, I think. Not all the time. :D
 
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It's safe to say that it has many uses. ^^

From Wikipedia: "It binds two sentences more closely than they would be if separated by a full stop/period. It often replaces a conjunction such as and or but."
 
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Considering the number of people who (mis)understand its use (not in this thread, but rather people in general, I've seen "how to use semicolon" questions a lot), I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that the best use is simply avoiding it. :p
 
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SFilip said:
Considering the number of people who (mis)understand its use (not in this thread, but rather people in general, I've seen "how to use semicolon" questions a lot), I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that the best use is simply avoiding it. :p
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Nah, in my opinion it makes sentences seem less terse and flow better.
 
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I rarely use semi-colons. Periods are much simpler and Bond two ideas or clauses together better.
 
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Halahan said:
I rarely use semi-colons. Periods are much simpler and Bond two ideas or clauses together better.
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I can't see how you can possibly say this, considering it contradicts everything that a semi-colon is. Simpler, yes, I'll grant you that; however, semi-colons were designed to link two similar ideas together when a period won't do them justice. For some, it's better to avoid semi-colons altogether, but when they're properly used they can improve the ebb and flow of a story and the way it's written.

Semi-colons rock, but I use them too much. As long as you use them sparingly, and properly, they can do nothing but help.
 
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