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Victo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Comma vs Semicolon

Semicolon (instead of comma) after 'rule'? A comma after 'rule' would be a comma slice, correct? Comma after 'rules' in the second part of the sentence?


Example sentence:

There isn't just a rule; there are dozens of rules, and it would take me too long to present them here.


And would a semicolon (not a comma) follow 'you' in this one?

Example sentence:

He doesn't like you; trust me.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Semicolon (instead of comma) after 'rule'? Yes . Or a period.

— Clive

  • Semicolon (instead of comma) after 'rule'?
  • Yes .
  • Or a period.
  • A comma after 'rule' would be a comma slice, correct?
  • Yes.
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Semicolon (instead of comma) after 'rule'? Yes. Or a period.

A comma after 'rule' would be a comma slice, correct? Yes.
Comma after 'rules' in the second part of the sentence? Yes. but it is optional.

Example sentence:
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victoA comma after 'rule' would be a comma slice, correct?
No, a comma splice.
victoThere isn't just a rule; there are dozens of rules, and it would take me too long to present them here. And would a semicolon (not a comma) follow 'you' in this one?
The sentence is fine.
victoAnd would a semico
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