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 …

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 …

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.

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...

3 I honestly think you could do without the semicolon. I would compose it like so: "I arrange interviews through phone and film, co-ordinate the editorial team’s travel and I write blog posts, articles and …

Semi- is a Latin prefix meaning "half" and colon is another punctuation. Should I therefore say that semicolon is a halved colon?

Dec 21, 2015 · The last example proves that you can have a semicolon immediately before a quotation, but (a) this is rare construction and (b) it's structurally different from the actual example, which is why …

What is the correct punctuation in English: There are two types of insectsXX a) white b) black Should the punctuation at XX be “;” or “:”?

Dec 22, 2012 · Although, according to the Chicago Manual of Style (Rule 16.25), it is proper to place the superscript footnote inside the semicolon and colon but outside the comma and period, some (very …