Correct usage in these examples.
In these examples from youdictionary (http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-colons-and-semicolons-in-sentences.html) only the first example has a comma with the conjunctive adverb and the rest don't.
Are the commas after the semi-colon optional ? What is the difference with the first example ?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
I know you don't like broccoloi; nevertheless it is very good for you
You need new brakes; otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.
She had self-defense training; consequently she warded off the assailant.
(this one forms part of the rest of the sentence which is ok)
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather; in addition to thunderstorms and hail.
Top answer
"However" is special. Its meaning often depends on the comma. "However you feel" is different from "however, you feel", and you have to warn the reader with the comma if you do not mean "no matter how you feel".
- "However" is special.
- Its meaning often depends on the comma.
- "However you feel" is different from "however, you feel", and you have to warn the reader with the comma if you do not mean "no matter how you feel".
- " Did you copy that right?
- It is incorrect.
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"However" is special. Its meaning often depends on the comma. "However you feel" is different from "however, you feel", and you have to warn the reader with the comma if you do not mean "no matter how you feel".
"Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather; in addition to thunderstorms and hail." Did you copy that right? It is incorrect. You need an independent clause after the
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