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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Punctuation for Reiteration
In this phrase, what is the proper punctuation to note that "sentries with the ability to assist" is a reiteration of those "designated persons" previously mentioned, rather than another element. Should that comma be perhaps a semicolon instead? Or something else even.
"Communities of sympathetic people have provided safety equipment and designated persons, sentries with the ability to swim and assist others in trouble to save them from this demise."
"Communities of sympathetic people have provided safety equipment and designated persons, sentries with the ability to swim and assist others in trouble to save them from this demise."
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Hi, It's clear the way it is written. Clive
- Hi, It's clear the way it is written.
- Clive
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Thank you.
Now I wonder though. Would it be incorrect to use a semicolon?
Now I wonder though. Would it be incorrect to use a semicolon?
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Hi,
A semi-colon would not be correct. It needs to be followed by an independent clause, or by separate and independent items in a list. Neither of those situations exists here.
Another way to look at the matter is this. You just need a brief pause after 'persons', to show that th
A semi-colon would not be correct. It needs to be followed by an independent clause, or by separate and independent items in a list. Neither of those situations exists here.
Another way to look at the matter is this. You just need a brief pause after 'persons', to show that th
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