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Semi-Colon and Comma Help!?!? I have to do a bunch of grammar exercises and I need help. Is this sentence correct: In the future; thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and support each other. Is the semi-colon needed or a comma. In my answer books it says a semi-colon but I feel it is a comma. Can anybody please help me and maybe explain why. ... (Asked by Amanda)
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You are correct. It should be a comma. Semi-colon use, generally, is reserved for separating two independent clauses. In plain english, that means if you have both a subject and a verb on both sides, use a semi-colon to separate them. In plainer english, if you use a semi-colon, each part must make sense on its own. In your example, "In the future" is not an independent clause (it doesn't make sense by itself), so you use a comma. The other main use of semi-colons is between longer lists of items, or lists of mulitple items, ...(Answered by Walsh Fam)

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another name for colon on a digital clock? ... (Asked by stacygreenberg2)
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Time dots?...(Answered by Adoptafam)

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when to use a semi colon vs a comma in a list? For Example - MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, Acrobat, Graphic Design. Would you use a comma to separate the text or a semi colon? ... (Asked by acram01)
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semi color is this; and your use it when two sentence which r together..but can also be two seperate sentences..for ex: he is a good boy; he works hard. colon is use i like many fruits: apple, orange, banana. goodluck.....(Answered by miz.tickle11)

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Comma, colon or semicolon - grammar help! (sentence inside)? Hey folks, I was just wondering whether I should use a comma, colon or semicolon between 'ingested' and 'descriminating' in the sentence below. Taste functions as a primary checkpoint in the evaluation of substances to be ingested, discriminating between those of nutritional benefit and those that are potentially harmful. ... (Asked by nanaki_13_13)
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Comma is not merely fine, but essential. A semi-colon would be used if you had two complete sentences. Instead you have a descriptive phrase (beginning with "discriminating"), which is merely clarifying but not necessary. "Taste functions as a primary checkpoint in the evaluation of substances to be ingested" is a complete sentence by itself, so the clarifying phrase takes a comma....(Answered by garypopkin)

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which chromosome is colon cancer linked to? colon cancer ... (Asked by keyannahayes2001)
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webpub.alleg.edu/employee/a/adale/p172/p172f99...(Answered by amykelly1304)

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Is this the proper use of a semi-colon? To the South Shore Drill Team: Family, Friends and Members, Thank you. ... (Asked by Joe)
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no. You should use a colon there....(Answered by desperatehw)

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Any grammar tips or tricks for colon uses (homework help)? I need to know a "trick" for when to use a colon. ... (Asked by the cat's pajamas)
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Colon Usage In time--2:30 Bible--to separate chapter and verse--John 3:16 After the words as follows, the following, a specific number (2, 3, 4, etc) The biggest problem with colons is that some people tend to put them before a list when the list is following a linking verb. My favorite foods are steak, pizza, cheese, and peas. (Are is a linking verb. Therefore, steak, pizza, cheese, and peas are predicate nominatives....(Answered by vlteach)

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Help with colon vs comma vs semi colon trouble? After a few games, I realized that whenever the ball crossed the mid-line to our side of the field, the defense(?)stoppers, sweepers, and fullbacks(?) would always move up towards the ball leaving the goal almost completely open. Do I need commas for an appositive here or do I need a colon or semi colon. Please give a rule if it applies. Thank you for the suggestions especially Kiki and feral black gryphon. This was in the essay of a seventh grade student. I believe both your answers are correct and personally I would use the dashes because it reduces confusion. I ... (Asked by Elizabeth)
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After a few games, I realized that whenever the ball crossed the mid-line to our side of the field, the defense--stoppers, sweepers, and fullbacks--would always move up toward the ball, leaving the goal almost completely open. I like the use of dashes here. You could use commas if the titles of the positions are considered extra information. However, with already having a comma before the defense and with having commas due to the positions being items in a series, it might become cumbersome. Please note the comma after ball. A colon can be used to basically say ...(Answered by Kiki)

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Do I need to use a semi colon in this sentence? On the Ides of March, things did not go well for Caesar, (or a ; here?) as many did predict. Help is much appreciated!! :) ... (Asked by Katherine P)
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comma - the sentence could be reworded too perhaps - As many had predicted, things did not go well for Caesar in the Ides of March....(Answered by Brandi D)

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Isn't it improper grammar to put a colon after a verb? Help, I need to know.? My friend and I have a stake-free bet, isn't it improper to have it after a verb as such. "I need: eggs, flour, and sugar." ... (Asked by Joe I)
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I agree with Sleepwalker; a colon would be unnecessary in the example you gave. However, if the sentence were constructed differently, it would be quite correct to put a colon after a verb. Example: "These are the items I need: eggs, flour and sugar."...(Answered by saberlingo)

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