what is the difference between a comma and a semi colon?

Answer 1

A semi colon is a stronger division than a comma. It is typically used to join two sentences that closely relate, particularly when the writer want a fluid connection between the sentences without creating a run-on sentence. (I saw the man ride into the fruit stand; there were apples and oranges everywhere!)

A semi colon can also be used in lists where the items in the list contain commas that can confuse the separation of the items. (Some southeastern capital cities include Atlanta, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; and Raleigh, North Carolina.)

Another acceptable use for the semi colon is to replace a conjunction such as and or but. (Change "I like dogs, but they don't like me" to "I like dogs; they don't like me")

You can look both up on Wikipedia to learn more about how they are used.

Answer 2

The colon is used to indicate that what follows it is an explanation or elaboration or what precedes it. That is, having introduced some topic in more general terms, you can use a colon and go on to explain that same topic in more specific terms.
Example:
She wasn’t sure of one thing: the difference between a colon and a semi-colon.


The semicolon has only one major use. It is used to join two complete sentences into a single written sentence when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The two sentences are felt to be too closely related to be separated by a full stop;
2. There is no connecting word which would require a comma, such as and or but;
3. The special conditions requiring a colon are absent.
Example:
Her problem was clear; she didn’t know the difference between a colon and a semi-colon.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Difference Between Comma And Semicolon

Answer 5

comma = ,
semi colon = ;

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Answer 6

A comma combines a dependent and independent clause and may use a coordinating conjunction. Example: As the dog ran, his collar tore off. "As the dog ran" cannot stand alone, it needs the other part of the sentence to make sense, so you use a comma and put an independent clause. A semicolon combines two independent clauses (phrases that can stand alone) without using a conjunction. Example: He met us at the park; he was five minutes late. Those clauses can both stand alone, but they are joined in to one sentence, so you use a semicolon. Hope I helped!

Answer 7

Technically, they're both called conjuctions. They're both used to join sentences, but commas are weaker than semi-colons, so you must use a fanboy, or you must use them in a complex sentence.

For example:
"I want to go to the store, but I'm broke" - Use a comma with a fanboy.
"Since I'm broke, I can't go to the store" - Complex sentence because of the word "since" which makes the phrase "since I'm broke" dependent on the other.

Semi-colons are used exactly like periods, but typically you use them between two sentences that have something to do with one another.

Example:
"I like swimming; I can swim fast." - Grammatically correct and it makes sense.

"I like swimming; Red is my favorite color." - Grammatically correct, but it doesn't flow well.

Answer 8

A comma (which looks as follows: ",") is used to separate between two or more similar or highly related nouns or verbs. It can also be used as a way to insert a side-sentence. Examples:
- "I love mango, banana, and apricot"
- "I cut, assembled, and painted the wood"
- "John, who is my best friend, said all what I said was right"

A semi-colon (which looks as follows: ";") is used to introduce a new sentence that is highly related to the sentence before or that is a result of it. It can also be used to show order or arrangement. Examples:
- "I told him to stop doing so; he didn't like that"
- "I met them over there; I was too happy for that"
- "I cut and assembled the wood; then I painted it"

I hope this helps you. Good luck!

Answer 9

comma " , "

semi colon: " ; "

Not as fun as reading Henry Potter but the proper use of both is described in the link below.

Answer 10

A comma is meant to help seperate different items.