By Semicolons, Colons

Hi, I think you said the following do not need a conjunction because a semicolon establishes the connection. She loved him with all her heart; she never told him. sounds OK I took out the garbage; it was smelly. sounds stupid. Can I write like these for those two examples of yours? Yes. She...

Thank you, Clive. I think you said the following do not need a conjunction because a semicolon establishes the connection. She loved him with all her heart; she never told him. sounds OK I took out the garbage; it was smelly. sounds stupid. Can I write like these for those two examples of...

Hi, Usually a semicolon is used to with two independent clauses when a conjunctive adverb is used. I don't agree. A semi-colon joins two independent clauses. eg correct Tom loved Mary; Mary did not love Tom. eg incorrect Tom loved Mary; whereas Mary did not love Tom. 'Whereas Mary did...

Hi, Usually a semicolon is used to with two independent clauses when a conjunctive adverb is used. Good. But I feel the two independent clauses can be independent in structure but cannot be independent in thought linkage -- that is, they have to related in thoughta and ideas. Am I right? I think...

Hi, I see this tpye of semicolon usage somewhat frequently. Is this correct to lay out elements after a semicolon? Why a semicolon and not a colon? Shock may be casued bysevere injuries of many types; hemorrage, or loss of body fluids other than blood; infection; heart attack ... or alcohol.

Hi, For Example is noted as an adverb. Are these correct uses of it? Are punctuation correct? For example, you can say "like this", instead of "this". I've just added correct punctuation. I don't know if this sentence and the next one are true statements. You can...

Hi, For Example is noted as an adverb. Are these correct uses of it? Are punctuation correct? For example, you can say like this, instead of this. You can say, for example, like this, instead of this. You can do this a lot of parts of your body, for example with your feet, your hands,...

Hi, I think like an art, we can indulge in using punctuation with some variations as long as we stick to the basic structures. I was looking at a hymnal and came upon this semicolon usage. I think you can use a semicolon instead of a comma in certain situation. Is this one of those OK...

Hi, You could use either a semi-colon or a period. However, consider this. Semi-colons should be used sparingly. Some people never use them. Best wishes, Clive

Hi, I have trouble in knowing whether I should use a semicolon or use separate sentences when involving the use of some conjunctive adverbs. Use a semicolon or leave them as they are? The car developed engine trouble. Consequently, we arrived later than expected. John refused to apply for the...