Do You Use a Semicolon Before However?

As a conjunctive adverb, however is used to combine two sentences and show their contrast or opposition. In this case, use a semicolon (;) before and a comma (,) after the word however. ... However might be used to interrupt a sentence. In this case, use a comma (,) before and after the word.

How do you use however in the middle of a sentence?

You can use it in the middle of a sentence without a comma after it. I couldn't bring myself to give up my thermal vest, however tired I was of being teased for it. You can also put it at the beginning of your sentence, without a comma afterwards. However you like me to dress, I'll do the opposite.

When would you use a semicolon examples?

Semicolons Separate Clauses

Here's an example: I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. The two clauses in that sentence are separated by a semicolon and could be sentences on their own if you put a period between them instead: I have a big test tomorrow.