English 11 (Semicolon Usage)

As a matter of fact I am to tired to think right now but if I take a short nap I expect to be able to finish my homework before midnight.

As a matter of fact, I am to tired to think right now; but if I take a short nap, I expect to be able to finish my homework before midnight.

I am really disgusted with my essay therefore I am going to start over with a new topic.

I am really disgusted with my essay; therefore, I am going to start over with a new topic.

I have several favorite athletes: in basketball Bill Russell in baseball Hank Aaron in tennis Martina Navratilova and in boxing Muhammad Ali.

I have several favorite athletes: in basketball, Bill Russell; in baseball, Hank Aaron; in tennis, Martina Navratilova; and in boxing, Muhammad Ali.

I understand the problem nevertheless I can't seem to solve it however hard I try.

I understand the problem; nevertheless, I can't seem to solve it however hard I try.

I will talk to the class first the tutor will then give a short presentation.

I will talk to the class first; the tutor will then give a short presentation.

I will talk to the class first then the tutor will then give a short presentation.

I will talk to the class first; then, the tutor will then give a short presentation.

Joey is a good friend of mine however I don't trust him.

Joey is a good friend of mine; however, I don't trust him.

Joey is a good friend of mine however sometimes I don't trust him.

Joey is a good friend of mine; however, sometimes, I don't trust him.

The crowd was too rowdy as a result the band quit playing and walked off the stage.

The crowd was too rowdy; as a result, the band quit playing and walked off the stage.

The crowd was too rowdy the band as a result quit playing and walked off the stage.

The crowd was too rowdy; the band, as a result, quit playing and walked off the stage.