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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
The use of a semicolon
Please view the following sentence. Do to the length of the sentence, I recommend the use of the semicolon, which is stronger than a comma. Please provide feedback. Thanks.
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These studies have used both quantitative and qualitative methods; and they have been based on a variety of theoretical frameworks such as the identification model, the family life course perspective, human capital theory and social exchange theory.
SENTENCE:
These studies have used both quantitative and qualitative methods; and they have been based on a variety of theoretical frameworks such as the identification model, the family life course perspective, human capital theory and social exchange theory.
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A semi colon usually combines two seperate statements, the semi colon lets the reader know they are connected in some way. g. Mary drives a Mercedes;susan drives a Ford.
- A semi colon usually combines two seperate statements, the semi colon lets the reader know they are connected in some way.
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- Mary drives a Mercedes;susan drives a Ford.
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A semi colon usually combines two seperate statements, the semi colon lets the reader know they are connected in some way.
e.g. Mary drives a Mercedes;susan drives a Ford.
e.g. Mary drives a Mercedes;susan drives a Ford.
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