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  1. 19-Sep-2010, 19:07 #1
    vivian3909
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    Default Am I using the semi-colon correctly

    Is this sentence correct?

    They had difficulty talking with people they need communication with; doctors, pharmacists and bus drivers.
  2. 21-Sep-2010, 10:15 #2
    Chicchick
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    Default Re: Am I using the semi-colon correctly

    You should use a colon before a list.

    A semi-colon is more for dramatic pauses.
  3. 21-Sep-2010, 23:03 #3
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    Default Re: Am I using the semi-colon correctly

    A semicolon is also used to separate two complete clauses, both of which have a main verb and which are closely connected; this is an example of its use.

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