 SLDPremium
join:2002-04-17
San Francisco, CA
1 edit | reply to bionicRod
Re: Too late From another source (Wikipedia), a contradiction to what you just wrote:
Between independent clauses linked with a transitional phrase or a conjunctive adverb: "I like to eat cows; however, I don't like to be eaten by them."
I guess it depends on your source... |
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 bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state | Actually read my post above again. You CAN use a semicolon before 'however'. Both sources agree, but for future reference Wikipedia is not a good source as anyone can change it at any time. I have a degree in English by the way. |
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SLDPremium
join:2002-04-17
San Francisco, CA | I agree about Wikipedia, but your source actually says the same thing:
"A semicolon can also be used when connecting two independent clauses with conjunctive adverbs, e.g., however, therefore, thus, otherwise, etc. When beginning the second independent clause after a semicolon, do not use a capital."
I considered my "but" to be a conjunctive adverb since it was a shorter substitute for "however". That may or may not be valid - I'll leave it to the experts  |
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 MizzatWill post for thumbsPremium
join:2003-05-03
Atlanta, GA
kudos:1 | Seriously guys? So OT it isn't even funny. There is no such thing as perfect English. Give it up.
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SLDPremium
join:2002-04-17
San Francisco, CA | LOL, I'm just hoping to generate enough traffic to hit the ticker. JJ. |
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