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Goronsky Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Semicolons and commas - or just commas?

1 or 2 below preferred?

1. The victims of the fire have been identified as Sassoon brothers Yakob, 5, Moshe, 8, Yeshua, 10, and David, 12.

2. The victims of the fire have been identified as Sassoon brothers Yakob, 5; Moshe, 8; Yeshua, 10; and David, 12.

I say #1. You agree?

Thanks
  

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I agree. I don't think a case can be made for #2 being correct.

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I agree.

I don't think a case can be made for #2 being correct.
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Thanks again, Rover. ??
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goronskyThanks again, Rover. ??
What is that symbol supposed to be? I just see a box.

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A smiley.
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