You are answering a question from 2004. Your solution with the semicolon is not correct -- you create an independent clause with no subject. Notice in the original the subject is not repeated, hence no second independent clause and therefore no

1) I recommend using a semicolon in the first sentence. A semicolon can be used between two closely-related independent clauses. I recommend you travel to France via Eurotunnel; it's so quick and easy. 2) I recommend placing a

Yes, "thus" can be used as a conjunctive adverb. For example, "It was raining; thus, I took an umbrella." Notice "thus" separates two independent clauses. It is preceded by a semicolon and followed by a

While I've perused these boards in the past, this is the first time I've actually made a post. Thus, I'm not entirely certain if a lengthy, multi-question post like this is appropriate, but I hope that it's acceptable. I recently

What about using 'instead' rather than 'but rather'? It is not a tactic of the race car driver to pit early, instead an unfortunate mishap. This doesn't seem right. It would need to be "instead it is

I believe you're speaking about the semicolon. Some people don't like to use it at all. I use it as a strong comma or a weak period. It's also useful in avoiding the "comma splice," which is considered ungrammatical.

English 1b3, Sorry, but your first sentence is wrong The clause is a relative, dependent clause. A dash or comma needs to be there. Also, I need to edit my first post: simple past, not simple present. If this is the one

I read an article on the use of however beginning a sentence not long ago. It said that Strunk and White recommend not using it to begin a sentence, while many modern writers do and find their rule more of an opinion, an inappropriate restriction.

Hi again, CJ I'm aware of the term comma splice and have always avoided the offence in writing. Two main clauses cannot be joined by a comma. Use a semicolon or a period. It's grammar that I even know. However, I don't see

Hi, Example: It was nice; or so he felt when he looked at the picture. Can 'or so' be used in this manner after semicolon? No. What follows a semi-colon has to be able to stan by itself as an independent clause. Are