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I don't know whether to use a semicolon or a comma. >_<
2007-09-27 16:05:42 · 6 answers · asked by David S 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Two independent clauses aren't separated by a comma. They should be two independent sentences. You can separate two independent clauses with a semi-colon if they're very closely related. Don't use a comma.
2007-09-27 16:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by David M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a semicolon. These are two independent clauses; therefore, you should not use the comma. If you used a comma, you would commit a common grammatical error known as a "comma splice" (see below).
2007-09-27 17:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by need_2_know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sentence is quite correct as it is, with the semicolon.
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2007-09-27 20:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the second part is a dependent clause, so you must use a comma
2007-09-27 16:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by lizzyhappy2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When unsure you can always use the three dots...
It works every time.
2007-09-27 16:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks good to me.
2007-09-27 16:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by Beardo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋