charlize SG Semi colon used to separate 2 independent clauses. Eg. Yummy Gummy asks funny questions; PCT answers funny questions. Usually they are related ideas.
sohguanh SG As far as computer language is concerned, most languages treat semi colon as a termination character of a statement. Failing to put in will result in compilation error
YummyGummy SG Is this correct A thief and a police officer woking together;could there be anything more ironical than this.
charlize SG I think it's possible. But always remember that the second sentence should be able to stand on its own. ie. it can be treated as a full sentence by itself. It should be an independent clause.
deathscythe99 SG Try not to use : and ; in English exams lar~ Unless NECESSARY Just have 2 sentences, it's better
