By Semicolons, Numbers

Analyse the formality of the article in SCMP It is indispensable for us to use an appropriate style when writing. There is no doubt that formal style should be practiced for newspaper as objectivity and impersonality are important. South China Morning Post is one of the most prevalent...

Here's my take on the first one. I couldn't see the original. 1. To succeed in today’s high-tech business world, you need highly developed communications skills. - There is one style rule that says not to hyphenate with words that end in -ly. 2. You especially need writing and grammar skills,...

Hi, I need some help with determine which of the following statements show incorrect semicolon usage. The resources I have around for helping me with this are limited, so any help would be greatly appreciated! 1. Coaching became George's second life; in fact, it became his only life! Both parts...

Thank you, Mr. M. In your answer you said "the post-colon portion elaborated the number of books on chaos theory" in regard to the following example sentence: We've had streams of books on chaos theory: no fewer that tweleve since 1988. My one possible foible is the fact that I try read the...

1. Can you give me some common connecting words that appear a lot in sentences that would make a comma suitable (with simple sentences)? -- because, while, so, and, or, but, yet, although. Many example sentences can be found by googling these words. Do conjunctive adverbs like "however",...

Hi, Please tell me if the uses of semicolons are correct. We should try to treat other people around us like our grandmother treated us; i.e., with mercy and humility. -- I know that 'i.e.' stands for 'that is'. Is it appropriate to use the abbreviated form here? I don't see any need fpor a...

Hi, Please tell me if the uses of semicolons are correct. We should try to treat other people around us like our grandmother treated us; i.e., with mercy and humility. -- I know that 'i.e.' stands for 'that is'. Is it appropriate to use the abbreviated form here? He took his sister along to...

Hey I am working on the same assignment as you, that weird that I happend to come to this website, I am g\having problems too. I am pretty sure that there should be semicolon where the comma is on number 1.

Mister Micawber wrote: Semicolon is used, besides else, to separate two sentences that are closely related complex items in the list This information is right, Aperisic; however, in your--I was in the house number 21, 32 and 45; and the garages, patios and windows were all destroyed by...

Semicolon is used, besides else, to separate two sentences that are closely related complex items in the listThis information is right, Aperisic; however, in your--I was in the house number 21, 32 and 45; and the garages, patios and windows were all destroyed by the earthquake.-- semicolons...