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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Semicolon use

Is the following sentence correct in regards to the semicolon? (And grammar in general?)
"Students tend to drop out of high school for many reasons, but one in particular has a tendency to stand out; constantly transferring to new high schools."
  

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Hi, Is the following sentence correct in regards to the semicolon? " No. What follows the semi-colon needs to be gramatically independent.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is the following sentence correct in regards to the semicolon?
  • " No.
  • What follows the semi-colon needs to be gramatically independent.
  • The semi-colon just signifies close connection.
  • " In terms of meaning, a transfer to a new high school is not usually seen as 'dropping out'.
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Hi,

Is the following sentence correct in regards to the semicolon? (And grammar in general?)

"Students tend to drop out of high school for many reasons, but one in particular has a tendency to stand out; constantly transferring to new high schools."

No. What follows the semi-colon needs to be gramatically independ
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Possibly a colon instead?

"Students tend to drop out of high school for many reasons, but one in particular has a tendency to stand out: constantly transferring to new high schools."
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The prompt is on the factors that cause students to drop out of high school. Thank you for your help and concern.
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