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 …

Sep 4, 2010 · How does one correctly use a semicolon? It is probably one of the more difficult punctuation marks to master in my opinion.

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 …

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 …

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...

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 …

But you can use either a semicolon or commas. To use a "simpler" sentence: 1 *We need to show that 2 plus 2 equals 4; that is, that 4 is the sum of 2 and 2. In 1, we have two separate clauses, which we …

Jul 4, 2020 · 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 …

Sep 17, 2019 · Yes, there should be punctuation before rather to separate the two independent clauses. A semicolon would be fine. A comma would be less appropriate because of the lengths of the …

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 …