Historywriter1 Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Semi Colon Usage: Need an Opinion
Hello. I'm new to your list. I am trying to develop a lesson plan for the use of semi colons and colons and I came across an example at a reputable website, but I think it is wrong. I'd like your opinion please.
Here is the punctuation on the example:
Time is short; however; we will still get the job done.
Grammar is not my strong suit, but the above sentence doesn't look right to me. Should the sentence be edited?
Thanks for your help.
Here is the punctuation on the example:
Time is short; however; we will still get the job done.
Grammar is not my strong suit, but the above sentence doesn't look right to me. Should the sentence be edited?
Thanks for your help.
Top answer
The sentence you have quoted is incorrect. Semi colons are used when there is a change of thought or absence of a connective in mid sentence. The sentence should read: Time is short, however we will still get the job done.
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The sentence you have quoted is incorrect.
Semi colons are used when there is a change of thought or absence of a connective in mid sentence. The sentence should read:
Time is short, however we will still get the job done.
An example of semi colon usage would be: Time is short; we will still get the job done.
The use of a connective such as 'however' req
Semi colons are used when there is a change of thought or absence of a connective in mid sentence. The sentence should read:
Time is short, however we will still get the job done.
An example of semi colon usage would be: Time is short; we will still get the job done.
The use of a connective such as 'however' req
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I do not know if this posting is super old; however, you need to model your sentence after this one!
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correct pununciation is
Time is short; however, we will still get the job done.
Time is short; however, we will still get the job done.
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00 Yes, the original sentence was incorrect, but I do not agree with Timbo's answer as for the correct semicolon usage and the punctuation for the two sentences, i.e. two completely different thoughts, both with an independent subjext and verb. 02 br
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0 I'm sure that Cathy's post would read much clearer as exemplified in the following: 02 br
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00 In our modern day, the written English in many of the visual forms that we see from day to day, reflects more of our conversational use of the language and its punctuation; also appears to follow the way that we speak and breathe along the way! Written English is also highly affec
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01 cite 10 Timbo 12 cite 10 The sentence you have quoted is incorrect. 12 br
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Time is short; however, we will still get the job done.
I think that the above is the best sentence.
I think that the above is the best sentence.
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