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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Punctuation
What is the correct punctuation for the use of: as well as--in the middle of a sentence?
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It could vary, depending on the situation. Offer a couple of sentences we might help you with.
- It could vary, depending on the situation.
- Offer a couple of sentences we might help you with.
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It could vary, depending on the situation. Offer a couple of sentences we might help you with.
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In my opinion, the colon (:) is analagous to the phrase "For example", while the dash (--) indicates a break in thought, and might be paired with a second dash if the original thought is resumed.
I had to choose among three colors: Red, white, or blue.
It was a difficult choice - - you know what that's like - - but I had to make it.
(Note: Ignore the space between the
I had to choose among three colors: Red, white, or blue.
It was a difficult choice - - you know what that's like - - but I had to make it.
(Note: Ignore the space between the
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