The word "then" is a conjunctive adverb. When it separates independent clauses, it should be preceded with a semicolon (;) and usually followed by a comma (,). With most conjunctive adverbs--such as "however" and

Hi. From "From The 6 Rules/Commandments of Commas," which was provided by Anon, would say the letter C sentence is correct without a comma after what I think is the conjunctive adverb "therefore." Is it (or is it not) a fixed

1 is incorrect. However is a conjunctive adverb that takes a semicolon or period when working with two sentences.

Hi, Clive, Firstly, I may sound slightly pedantic in that I always put forth stupid rules rather than being flexible and giving my own opinion on the matter. However, I do prefer conforming with the rules simply because I see innumerable

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

Hi. 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 could be used

"Were" is correct. It's the past tense of the verb "to be." ( There are pierced terracotta ridge cappings - present tense) "Where" is an adverb. There were places where missing flags left the planking exposed. If

I won't pretend that I can do justice to such a large subject. However, - - - They all connect contrasting ideas. The "though" versions are called "subordinating," and "concessive," because they give one idea less

Rozarria: There are 3 situations where semicolons are used: 1) Use a semicolon to join 2 independent clauses when the second clause restates the first or when the two clauses are of equal emphasis. This seems to be the rule that applies in your

A coordinating conjunction cannot join two main clauses together with a comma. It needs to have a semicolon preceeding it or a full stop. Sorry, sometimes I write too fast for my own good; the marked out word should be conjunctive adverb.