Is this a proper way to use a semi colon: I learn something from you everyday; I never new what a logophile was? I'm not entirely sure. The only rule – that I know of – for the correct use of a semicolon is that the two clauses that you

. First, is it appropriate only to use a colon when one is listing words in a sentence. For example, "please bring the following items: socks, shoes, and a tie." Under what other circumstances can one use a colon?-- The colon is fine

Hello, I would be most appreciative if someone can help me with the following questions regarding punctuation, capitalization, and correct word choice. First, is it appropriate only to use a colon when one is listing words in a sentence. For

Hi Eddie, With regard to the semi-colon, I don't think that it's a good idea to present a sentence that you know is incorrect in some way and then proceed to ask detailed questions about other aspects of it. It can waste people's time.

Hi anonymous person, I think it is a widely accepted notion that when you have two independent clauses connected by a coodinate conjunction (coordinating conjunction? - I think they are the same) and one of them has an internal comma, a semicolon

Memos show Clinton turmoil Question: I would have written ''Clinton's turmoil''. Why didn't the author use apostrophe? BY CRAIG GORDON AND TOM BRUNE | <email addresses removed by mod.> August 13, 2008 Question: Why

Written Formula for Ending a Letter (British English) Informal, personal (to close friends and family): With love Best wishes Semi-formal / informal (emails, notes , business memos ): Kind regards Best regards Regards Formal letters: Yours

Hi, Please tell me if they are punctuated correctly. 1. He is unable to move; thus, it will be hard for him to come to your house today. OK, but I'd prefer a period to a semi-colon. 2. He has hurt himself in a traffic accident. It

I don't know the word "extant" but based on my quick look in the dictionary, it seems redundant to say current extant, or extant nowadays (and nowadays is too informal for this writing) so just pick either current or extant. I would

"Look" and "looks" are both acceptable for facial appearance, while the colon is perfectly used there as it fulfils one of its uses in introducing the logical consequence, or effect, of a preceding fact. Regards.