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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Semicolon
Is the use of semicolon correct here? Is it necessary or would a comma be enough?
Frank seemed excited; Lila nervous.
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Semicolons indicate that one main clause is finished, and a very closely related main clause follows. It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Look at your text and decide.
- Semicolons indicate that one main clause is finished, and a very closely related main clause follows.
- It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
- Look at your text and decide.
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Semicolons indicate that one main clause is finished, and a very closely related main clause follows.
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
Look at your text and decide.
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