Anonymous  +  698889 Sat, 18 Apr 09 10:20 PM Hi, I was wondering if it is allowed to use "and" to start the second part of a sentnece after using a semicolon.   For example: I like cats; and I like dogs.   Is this correct? or am I not allowed to use the "and"? and are there other words not allowed after semicolons?   Thanks. Anonymous Punctuation, Semicolons

	Mister Micawber  +  698891 Sat, 18 Apr 09 10:26 PM . It is possible, I suppose, just as a sentence may begin with 'and', but it it usually poor style.  Your example certainly is. . Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,769 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Sentences, Styles