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 …
punctuation - How does one correctly use a semicolon? - English ...
Aug 5, 2010 · How does one correctly use a semicolon? It is probably one of the more difficult punctuation marks to master in my opinion.
When should you use a semicolon *with* a conjunction?
The semicolon between clauses suggests a connection between the sentences that is stronger than if there were a period between the two. As (to me) it is generally acceptable to start sentences with the …
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 …
punctuation - When should one use the comma versus the semicolon, …
Aug 20, 2010 · 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 …
Should I use a semicolon or a dash to connect two closely related ...
62 When you want to connect two closely related sentences, you can use a semicolon or a dash. (You can also use a dash for other kinds of non-sentential relations). How would you choose whether to …
Comma or semicolon for genuine "thank you" at the end of a sentence?
Oct 3, 2020 · Inserting a semicolon between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. Using a semicolon is a stylistic choice that establishes a close relationship between the …
Usage of semicolon before because - English Language & Usage Stack …
I was always taught that when I have two independent clauses with the usage of because separating them, I should add a semicolon before because. Is this correct? Example sentences: He dragged me...
punctuation - Semicolons at the end of list items - English Language ...
In a numbered vertical list that completes a sentence begun in an introductory element and that consist of phrases or sentences with internal punctuation, semicolon may be used between the items, and a …
Why ; is called semicolon and what is its history? [closed]
Semi- is a Latin prefix meaning "half" and colon is another punctuation. Should I therefore say that semicolon is a halved colon?