Author Topic: How to use a semicolon (Read 2045 times)

Porter · « **on:** January 25, 2010, 02:11:40 PM »

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon

rivka · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2010, 03:01:36 PM »

Scott R · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2010, 07:13:57 PM »

I love the semi-colon; it is my favorite punctuation mark.

The ellipses comes in a close second, however.

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2010, 08:44:08 PM »

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I love the semi-colon; it is my favorite punctuation mark.

I, too, am a fan. I was surprised that the most common usage of the semicolon was not included, namely:

;-)

pooka · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2010, 08:51:44 PM »

Here's how it should go:

When using a semicolon in a smiley to express intention in written communications, it is sometimes necessary to clarify with a

to let them know you are being lighthearted and not coming on to them.

Tante Shvester · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2010, 10:11:02 PM »

The Genuine · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2010, 07:09:45 AM »

Personally, I'm a fan of the guillemet.

Zalmoxis · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2010, 10:24:15 AM »

That's hilarious, but it neglects to mention that you do use semicolons with certain conjunctions.

Annie Subjunctive · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2010, 10:26:52 AM »

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Personally, I'm a fan of the guillemet.

What's really funny is doing "air guillemets" in French class.