Joining Independent Clauses
The independent clauses (IC) of a compound sentence must generally be joined in one of the following 3 ways:1. IC ; IC2. IC , conjunction IC3. IC ; conjunctive adverb (placement optional), ICIn general1. Use a semicolon alone when the clauses are short comparatively and relation between them is obvious.e.g - Self-denial is not a virtue; it is only the effect of prudence on rascality.2. Use a