http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslGeneralEnglishGrammar-Questions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here. <font color=red>DO NOT post paragraphs and compositions here. Post them in our <a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/EssayReportCompositionWriting/Forum9.htm"><b>Essay, Report and Composition Writing Forum</b></a>.</font>enXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/IUsingCommasSemiColonsColonsRight/zbkqj/post.htm#425710Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:44:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:425710Clive0http://www.englishforums.com/English/IUsingCommasSemiColonsColonsRight/zbkqj/post.htm#425710http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-425710.xmlHi, Don't use '&amp;' in an essay. Instead, write 'and'. Generally speaking, my advice to you is to avoid using colons and semi-colons. Most learners who start to use them tend to over-use them as well as to use them when they are not necessary. I've revised some of your sentences to show how you can make them better without semi-colons and colons. Your commas are fine. To illustrate, two fictional characters will be used. Meet Jack and Mary, who are in their twenties and have been dating since high school. Jack works in a factory, and is a tall, slim, and humble man. Mary is a part-time massage therapist, who loves shopping and partying. She enjoys arguing and being right. Jack and Mary agree it’s time to move out of their...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IUsingCommasSemiColonsColonsRight/zbkqj/post.htmFri, 27 Mar 2009 08:44:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:425689Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/IUsingCommasSemiColonsColonsRight/zbkqj/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-425689.xmlI need to know if I am using my commas semi-colons, and colons right. Additionally, it would be greatly appreciated if anyone would like to comment on the essay! When two friends or a couple decide to become roommates they may think that the transition will be smooth because they have always gotten along. What they might not realize is that money can easily ruin a good relationship. Money is a universal cause of friction between two roommates. The following paper will discuss splitting the costs of bills and food &amp; home articles. To illustrate, two fictional characters will be used: Meet Jack and Mary; they are in their twenties and have been dating since high school. Jack works in a factory, and is a tall, slim, and...