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- 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?"
- 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
- Usage of semicolon before because - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
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 - 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
- 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 short conjunctions and and but, I believe the general rule can extend to independent clauses joined by a semicolon Possibly:
- 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 use a semicolon or dash?
- Why is it that we use a comma before tag questions instead of a semicolon?
I would argue that when the independence of clauses is obvious, the choice between a comma and a semicolon serves to guide the reader's rhythm and pacing A semicolon, in particular, suggests a longer pause
- Semicolon as Super-comma - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
This is what they mean by using a semicolon as a super-comma It is typically, but not exclusively, done when separating phrases that contain other commas within themselves
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