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Avid learner Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

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Hi,

Can I substitute semi colon with em dash?

Examples:

1. We huddle in its minuscule warmth — we bask in its glimmering light.

2. We huddle in its minuscule warmth; we bask in its glimmering light.


Thanks in advance, AL

  

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avid learner Can I substitute semi colon with em dash? Yes. Keep in mind that the m-dash is less formal.

— Mister Micawber

  • avid learner Can I substitute semi colon with em dash?
  • Yes.
  • Keep in mind that the m-dash is less formal.
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avid learnerCan I substitute semi colon with em dash?

Yes. Keep in mind that the m-dash is less formal.

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