Whilst he was staring at his friend , John was sneaking up on him , ready to strangle him with a piece of rope; Jack was going to die.
2007-11-12 04:20:43 · 26 answers · asked by Eleanor T 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No. It should be a period. It would be better for dramatic effect anyway. I would also think that the comma after him is incorrect.
2007-11-12 04:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by Marc D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that's correct. The best way to judge it is that if a period would be acceptable at that point, a semicolon is also acceptable. In other words, the phrases before and after the semicolon should both be complete thoughts.
However, In this particular case, it might be better to use a period and make it two separate sentences. Semicolons are usually used to join shorter and simpler sentences. Many English teachers would call your example a run-on sentence.
2007-11-12 04:29:31 · answer #2 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is the correct usage for a semi-colon. A Semi colon seperates two seperate complete sentences that rely on one another to give a full and complete understanding of a particular idea. Those two sentences would qualify to be seperated by a semi-colon.
2007-11-12 04:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by Phill Lee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't need the comma after him. Also, I would just get rid of the semi-colon and make it a new sentence. Trying to throw too many things into the one sentence.
2007-11-12 04:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by pa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-11-12 04:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2007-11-12 04:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by Yesenia 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2007-11-12 04:22:48 · answer #7 · answered by Poetic1 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No the semicolon is not needed. Replace it will a period. You are trying to put 2 seperate thoughts/ statements together when it is not necessary.
2007-11-12 04:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Correct
2007-11-12 04:23:06 · answer #9 · answered by Dan 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
This should be re-phrased for clarity. Who is the friend, John or another person? One assumes "he" is Jack.
2007-11-12 04:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by SAD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋