Example of a semicolon

The semicolon is a punctuation mark that serves to separate ideas in the same paragraph, serving as a separation with a greater insulating value than the comma, but less than the period. Graphically it is expressed as a period over a comma ";" and when writing it should appear immediately attached to the word previous and separated by a space from the next word, which is written with a lowercase letter, subject to being a name own self.

Example of correct graphic use: "I had to go back, nothing could prevent it; Hill the door and started walking ”.

"I had to go back, nothing could prevent it; Ana he closed the door and started walking ”.

Example of incorrect graphical usage: "I had to go back, nothing could prevent it; Hill the door and started walking ”.

"I had to go back, nothing could prevent it; Hill the door and started walking ”.

In its pronunciation, the sound is descending. When representing the end of an idea, its interpretation is of a pause that is more pronounced than the comma, but less than the period.

Other uses of the semicolon:

• It also helps us when, in writing, we will separate elements in an enumeration that are already previously divided with commas. The final sentence is closed with a period.
• In juxtaposed sentences, which are those propositions that are related to each other but are not linked or united with a conjunction or preposition, but appear followed by each other.
• In sentences that are followed one by the other, and joined by a conjunction, but that are not directly related to each other.
• To separate periods in which a relationship exists. Leonardo Gómez Torrego, one of the highest authorities in grammar, classifies them depending on the link between these periods:
  • Contrast ratio:

“In January, I will travel to visit my relatives; in February, I'll be back to work. "

• Relationship between a whole and one of its parts:

“The circulatory system is made up of the cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system, which are in turn made up of many parts; the most important of them is the heart ”.

• Parallel relationship:

"I love you with all my soul; I adore you with all my being".

• Consecutive or adverse relationship in which connectors such as: but, more, although, however, therefore, therefore, etc. are used. when sentences are long.

“I haven't done my homework for most of the semester; therefore, I will fail the subject ”.

• Explanatory relationship:

“When my son cries and cries, I get nervous and I don't know how to react to him; I mean, I lose control ”.

10 examples of sentences with semicolons:

1. Pedro will have to study algebra for his exams; María, writing; Felicia, social sciences; Luis, physics and chemistry.
2. I like to go on vacation so much; go to the beach, sunbathe; the colonial towns, stroll through those streets; the big cities, admire the architecture; camping in the mountains, breathing the fresh air.
3. It became late; go to sleep.
4. Miguel will go to live in Canada; We will have a farewell party in fifteen days.
5. Then Felipe took the ball, ran across the field; And time seemed eternal
6. Kiara, my pet, she must be sick, she hasn't wanted to eat in days; Not even if he wants to, has he barked at the postman.
7. We are going to do the following: you, you go through the center; Armando, he goes to the right; I'll go left, and we'll see who gets there first.
8. He was driving very fast; she turned left, almost lost control.
9. The entrance was at 7:00 a.m.; there was no shortage of who was late.
10.  When he was young he used to exercise long hours; now I can only walk slowly.