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; (semicolon) for example, A and B

  • Japanese (smilies) use the shape of the eyes; for example, “(^_^)” as smile and “(TT)” or “(;;)” as cry.
Is the use of a semicolon in the above sentence grammatically correct?Is not a semicolon supposed to be followed by a full sentence (an independent clause with a subject and a verb)?
  • Japanese (smilies) use the shape of the eyes. For example:“(^_^)” as smile and “(TT)” or “(;;)” as cry.
  • Japanese (smilies) use the shape of the eyes such as:“(^_^)” as smile and “(TT)” or “(;;)” as cry.
  

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The only grammatical rule about smilies is ' Don't use smilies to replace standard punctuation marks '.

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  • The only grammatical rule about smilies is ' Don't use smilies to replace standard punctuation marks '.
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The only grammatical rule about smilies is 'Don't use smilies to replace standard punctuation marks'.

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ExpIs the use of a semicolon in the above sentence grammatically correct?

No. By convention, commas are used to set off "for example". And it is a matter of style, not grammar.

ExpIs not a semicolon supposed to be followed by a full sentence (an independent clause with a subject and a verb)?

Yes. It is also used to

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