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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Two independent clauses? Fish?

There is no need to buy a fishing book, it's a waste of time.
There is no need to buy a fishing book; it's a waste of time.

Are these two independent clauses? Or can I just use a comma instead of semicolon because the second part is just a complete thought of the sentence?

Thank you for taking your time to answer.
  

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In terms of grammar, each part is structured as an independent clause, so use a semi-colon or a period. If you really want to stress the connection, try to use a suitable conjunction, eg because. Clive

— Clive

  • In terms of grammar, each part is structured as an independent clause, so use a semi-colon or a period.
  • If you really want to stress the connection, try to use a suitable conjunction, eg because.
  • Clive
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In terms of grammar, each part is structured as an independent clause, so use a semi-colon or a period.

If you really want to stress the connection, try to use a suitable conjunction, eg because.

Clive
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