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KeyboardWarrior Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Words that should never follow a semi-colon?

Are there any words that shouldn't come after a semi-colon?

I'm 95% sure 'and' shouldn't, eh?

Thanks,

KeyboardWarrior
  

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There are no words that absolutely cannot follow a semicolon, and 'and' is among those.

— Mister Micawber

  • There are no words that absolutely cannot follow a semicolon, and 'and' is among those.
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There are no words that absolutely cannot follow a semicolon, and 'and' is among those.
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So no words can can go after a semi-colon???

Example from EnglishForward.com:

DO NOT INCLUDE CONTACT INFORMATION IN POSTS; PLACE IT IN YOUR PROFILE IF YOU WISH.

What I meant is, what words CANNOT go where it says 'PLACE' after the semi-colon.

Sorry if I confused you,

KeyboardWarrior
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Please re-read my post carefully, KW.
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Is this correct grammatically?

The participants in the class had no questions; however, the observer was concerned about the use of a semi-colon.

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