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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Comma vs. Semi-colon
Hi all,
I know that when writing a list, a semi-colon is used to avoid confusion if there are many commas being used. But what if this is only true for part of the list?
For instance:
I like the colour blue because it reminds me of the sea, which in turn reminds me of my childhood, when I used to spend time at my grandmother's cottage; it is serene; and it is the colour of my national flag.
So, when only the first part of the list requires a semi-colon, should you follow suit for the rest?
Thanks!
I know that when writing a list, a semi-colon is used to avoid confusion if there are many commas being used. But what if this is only true for part of the list?
For instance:
I like the colour blue because it reminds me of the sea, which in turn reminds me of my childhood, when I used to spend time at my grandmother's cottage; it is serene; and it is the colour of my national flag.
So, when only the first part of the list requires a semi-colon, should you follow suit for the rest?
Thanks!
Top answer
Hi, I know that when writing a list, a semi-colon is used to avoid confusion if there are many commas being used. But what if this is only true for part of the list? For instance: I like the colour blue because it reminds me of the sea, which in turn reminds me of my childhood, when I used to spend time at my grandmother's cottage; it is serene; and it is the colour of my national flag.
- Hi, I know that when writing a list, a semi-colon is used to avoid confusion if there are many commas being used.
- But what if this is only true for part of the list?
- For instance: I like the colour blue because it reminds me of the sea, which in turn reminds me of my childhood, when I used to spend time at my grandmother's cottage; it is serene; and it is the colour of my national flag.
- So, when only the first part of the list requires a semi-colon, should you follow suit for the rest?
- It's better and simpler to just rearrange your sentence a little.
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Hi,
I know that when writing a list, a semi-colon is used to avoid confusion if there are many commas being used. But what if this is only true for part of the list?
For instance:
I like the colour blue because it reminds me of the sea, which in turn reminds me of my childhood, when I used to spend time at my grandmother's
I know that when writing a list, a semi-colon is used to avoid confusion if there are many commas being used. But what if this is only true for part of the list?
For instance:
I like the colour blue because it reminds me of the sea, which in turn reminds me of my childhood, when I used to spend time at my grandmother's
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