By Colons, Punctuation

If the conjunction is a coordinator, then comma is needed provided what it links are independent clauses. If words, phrases or subordinate clauses are linked, then comma is not needed. conjunctive adverbs are also conjunctions: however, for instance. They are not strong enough to link two...

Inchoateknowledge wrote:I agree with all your applications of punctuation.The question of such punctuation is not set in cement, and the best thing a writer can do is be consistent. I would agree, most likely; but I would prefer seeing "spoken" in the first set of sentences.

I agree with all your applications of punctuation.

Then your tests are to blame; the punctuation is critical.I was in a carpool, but I hated waiting around.I was in a carpool; however, I hated waiting around. -- these two have essentially the same meaning; the two ideas should merely be considered in a more individual fashion.I was in a carpool,...

Damlasozer wrote: hi I've got a big problem.Im not be able to understand the differences between adverbials...... For example in these two sentences,why we cant useHOWEVER in first sentence and why we cant use BUT in second sentence??? 1-I usually have a certain amount of trouble finding a...

Hi, This is the way we speak. As pointed out, it's not really fully grammatical when you write this way. Consequently, why worry too much about correct punctuation? Just put what you feel like putting. I'm sure people will understand you. Best wishes, Clive

Is the following correct? Semicolon? Dash? Comma? I often have side comments like this relating to the statement just before, but I never know the right punctuation to use. Per Wayne, we're okay; no need to get hotel rooms for customers. (In this case I used a semicolon because there was...

<Let me just suggest that a semi-colon should only be used whan you are writing a sentence of beauty, mystery or subtlety. In other words, it's not good to write things like I went to the grocery store; I bought milk.> Now I know that's a personal opinion, right? Other uses beyond the...

When writing out statements that later lead to a question, how does a person introduce the question to the read in a grammatically correct way? Example: But if there is no such thing as a permanent self or soul, then the obvious question is - who is this person that eats, drinks, ...

Inchoateknowledge wrote:You can not have seen her: she has been dead for 1 year.You could not have seen here: she has been dead for 1 year.Which is correct? I think both mean the same. I need confirmation. I have to admit, my typing needs much improvement. Thanks for pointing out my missing...