PUNCTUATION – semi-colons in complicated lists

Punctuation
  • This resource pack of 10 pages covers identifying and using semi-colons in complicated lists within sentences

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22nd March 2026

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  • Punctuation marks help the reader understand what the writer is trying to say
  • A semi-colon looks like this  ;
  • Semi-colons are used to separate items in complicated lists - ‘We can play with small, bouncy balls; shiny, red bikes; and new, plastic hoops at playtime.’

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