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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

*Use of semicolon* Is this a correct sentence?

But this doesn't stem from envy, because that would have to mean that I desire those things: mansions, and hummers; what constitute a lavish lifestyle.
  

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No, your punctuation is not even careful. You will have to recast: B ut this doesn't stem from envy, because that would have to mean that I desire those things that constitute a lavish lifestyle: mansions and hummers.

  • No, your punctuation is not even careful.
  • You will have to recast: B ut this doesn't stem from envy, because that would have to mean that I desire those things that constitute a lavish lifestyle: mansions and hummers.
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No, your punctuation is not even careful. You will have to recast:

But this doesn't stem from envy, because that would have to mean that I desire those things that constitute a lavish lifestyle: mansions and hummers.

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