They constantly kept God and the Devil in mind. They viewed witchcraft as evidence of a person’s spiritual weakness and condemned anyone who practiced it.
should i put ; between mind and viewed
2006-09-07 12:22:59 · 7 answers · asked by Sheyna 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
No, your second sentence already has two verbs; that's plenty. Also, the second sentence isn't quite so closely connected to the first as to warrant a semi-colon.
2006-09-07 12:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A semicolon is not necessary following the first sentence; it reads clear as is. The second sentence, having the word 'and' in it, balances both sentences.
By the way, you have a clever way to depict the word grammar, but I wouldn't recommend its usage all the time.
2006-09-07 19:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a purely stylistic decision; the two phrases stand alone as sentences, so consider the effect of joining them into a single sentence.
OR:
That's purely a stylistic decision. The two phrases stand alone as sentences, so consider the effect of joining them into a single sentence.
I'd consider your audience; if they're relatively erudite and can manage sentences longer than seven plus-or-minus two words, then go with the semicolon. If you want to keep your sentences shorter and crisper, split them.
2006-09-08 10:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by Scott F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both ways work, but I really like the semi colon. It makes a more dramatic read.
2006-09-08 16:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by tealover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it sounds good the way you have it. I don't think it improves it any to put in the semicolon, but it wouldn't harm it either. Both ways work, in my opinion.
2006-09-07 19:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both versions are correct but I would leave it as it is.
2006-09-07 22:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm...you should.
2006-09-07 19:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋