| What follows a semicolon explains, elaborates, or clarifies the clause that appears before the semicolon. |
| In the realm of punctuation, a comma is used for a brief pause, a semicolon for a more moderate pause, and a period as a full stop. |
| The em dash is the mad one, versatile enough to act as comma, semicolon, colon, or hybrid of all three, as well as to indicate an interruption. |
| If the marked semi-colon does not join two groups of words that would make sense as separate sentences, replace the semicolon with a comma. |
| A semicolon here, a stronger verb there, and do you really need that dependent clause? |
| He knew what a zeugma is, and had strong, informed views on the semicolon. |
