Improper Semicolon Use Where There Should be a Comma
Jared Aragona
Improper semicolon use where there should be a comma: Don’t use a semicolon where you should be using a comma.
Bornean Orangutans are frugivores; but they also eat insects and bark. (Incorrect)
Bornean Orangutans are frugivores, but they also eat insects and bark. (Correct)
When Vito presented; the crowd listened. (Incorrect)
When Vito presented, the crowd listened. (Correct)
The MLCKRB (Master List Code Key and Rule Book): An English Grammar & Style Handbook by Jared Aragona, CC BY 4.0