1Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses that are closely connected in meaning, as in this sentence.
2Is it correct to use a semicolon after the word 'however' in this paragraph?
3She did not use a semicolon correctly in her essay, which confused the reader.
4If you are listing cities with their respective countries, use a semicolon to separate each city from the next.
5There are several punctuation marks, including the semicolon, that are often misused in academic writing.