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- punctuation - How does one correctly use a semicolon? - English . . .
How does one correctly use a semicolon? It is probably one of the more difficult punctuation marks to master in my opinion
- punctuation - Em dash vs semicolon: which is more appropriate in the . . .
The main factor in choosing whether to use a semicolon or an em dash (if you're playing your cards right) is whether the clause that the punctuation introduces is more explanatory or expository in nature If it's the former, use a semicolon; if the latter, use an em dash
- punctuation - When should one use the comma versus the semicolon, and . . .
Semicolon (;) 1) Use a semicolon to separate 2 independent clauses in a sentence, closely related, with no coordinating conjunction Example: The students reviewed for the exam; the teacher corrected the papers Example: The candidates spoke to the crowds during Election Day; each candidate spoke passionately about the fate of the country
- What punctuation belongs before a list? - English Language Usage . . .
What is the correct punctuation in English: There are two types of insectsXX a) white b) black Should the punctuation at XX be “;” or “:”?
- punctuation - Should the second part of a semicolon-separated sentence . . .
12 As you say yourself, the semicolon is bridging the gap between two sentences; they become one Wikipedia is exceptionally succinct on this: English usage Semicolons are followed by a lower case letter, unless that letter is the first letter of a proper noun
- punctuation - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
As far as I understand, the word quot;whereas quot; is a subordinating conjunction of concession The punctuation rule for subordinating conjunctions in general states that if they are used to int
- grammar - Semicolons with two-item list - English Language Usage . . .
The semicolon can start a list of two or more If only one then it is merely setting apart the enumerated item It messes things up if you drop it in the middle of list items you are already listing I am visiting relatives; John, my brother and his wife It just sets apart the list of even one item being spoken of
- Use of a semicolon before and comma after however
These two grammatically correct sentences differ only in whether we followed the semicolon-and-comma rule you mention, showing its value clearly *Four-and-a-half if we include the informal use as an emphatic form of how; "However did you manage that?"
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