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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Correct use of semicolon

Does the following sentence have the correct use of a semicolon?

"The article traces out the origins of the support for controls; It details that while support has always been wary, initial signs of support were seen in 1939."

I am slightly confused with the comma in the second part and the use of the semicolon prior to this.

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Many would simply use a period instead of the semi-colon. If you use the semi-colon, do not capitalize the following word. The comma is appropriate after the dependent clause.

— Philip

  • Many would simply use a period instead of the semi-colon.
  • If you use the semi-colon, do not capitalize the following word.
  • The comma is appropriate after the dependent clause.
  • People, not things, are 'wary'.
  • I suggest you change that word to 'wavering'.
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Many would simply use a period instead of the semi-colon. If you use the semi-colon, do not capitalize the following word. The comma is appropriate after the dependent clause. People, not things, are 'wary'. I suggest you change that word to 'wavering'. Note: traces out.
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