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Goronsky Posted 12 years ago
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Would you use parentheses, instead of semicolons, in these? Again, I think number one looks better and cleaner. Your thoughts? And would you omit the serial comma as I did?
1. Attending the birthday party were Beth Ann (9), Garry (6) and Hector (5).
2. Attending the birthday party were Beth Ann, 9; Garry, 6; and Hector, 5.
1. Attending the birthday party were Beth Ann (9), Garry (6) and Hector (5).
2. Attending the birthday party were Beth Ann, 9; Garry, 6; and Hector, 5.
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I agree: #1 is better. Also, a serial comma is unnecessary.
- I agree: #1 is better.
- Also, a serial comma is unnecessary.
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