Flamenco can be further divided into four more categories; Flamenco singers, Flamenco dancers, Flamenco guitarists and Flamenco Bands.

Question

Should there be something else in place of the semi-colon? What I mean is, is there something better I can put there. I`m not quite sure when a semi-colon is used in a sentance but I felt as though a comma didn't quite work so I place a semi-colon. If i`m wrong could you please correct me.

Answer 1

You may use either a colon or a dash. When you are going to make a list, a colon is exactly right.

Answer 2

Thanks so much GuruBlue

Answer 3

I have another question.
Should I use

:

or

;

Answer 4

Guru recommended you use a colon :

This is a semicolon ;

Answer 5

Oh O.K
Thanks Ms. Sue

May I ask when a semi-colon should be used?

Answer 6

This site gives an excellent description with examples of using a semicolon.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_commacomp.html

Answer 7

Thanks so much Ms. Sue.
I finally understand the purpose of semi-colons.

Answer 8

:-) Great!