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Semicolon

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A semicolon can join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Course connection

ACT English: Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure and Formation

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Semicolon appears across 3 ACT guides as a remediation concept.
  2. A semicolon needs a complete sentence on both sides.