<p>The sentence rewriting!!!!!</p>
<p>There is a question where always only the semicolon or comma make sense........................WHICH ONE TO USE!!!! I never have a clue on which to choose!!</p>
<p>Use a comma with lists.</p>
<p>You sometimes use a semicolon with lists, so that's not really a very helpful criterion. To the OP, though, don't worry about this, because this occurs fairly rarely, and even then, commas are also acceptable.</p>
<p>Basically, use a semicolon to join two independent clauses -- in other words, if the two parts of your sentence could be entire sentences themselves, a semicolon is appropriate. Use a comma when one part is a dependent clause, or would not be a full subject-verb sentence. For example, "I like gravy; I obviously love Thanksgiving" (crappy example) would require a semicolon. "Liking gravy, I obviously love Thanksgiving" would require a comma. Don't feel at all obligated to use semicolons, though. They're grossly overused by many writers, and they rarely contribute much to a paper.</p>