How do I use a semi-colon in a sentence?

Question

A semi-colon is utilized when you are combining two sentences. These two sentences need to be related to each other.

Answer 1

For example in the following sentence notice the use of the semi-colon:

The semi-colon is used for two separate, but related full sentences; however, a semi-colon is not used for combining a sentence and a phrase (that is one of the ways a comma is used).

The above sentences could be written as two separate sentences (however, they are related, so to show your advanced writing skills, you can use a semi-colon to add professionalism and variety to your writing).

The semi-colon is used for two separate, but related full sentences. However, a semi-colon is not used for combining a sentence and a phrase (that is one of the ways a comma is used).