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How would punctuate this sentence advising people of what to do if they see an unattended bag?

How would punctuate this sentence advising people of what to do if they see an unattended bag? Don't touch, check with other passengers, inform station staff or dial 999. Don't touch- check with other passengers, inform station staff or dial 999. Don't touch; check with other passengers, inform station staff or dial 999. Don't touch. Check with other passengers, inform station staff or dial 999. Votes: 433 Comments: 4 Added: March 2004 Comments: Carol Ann Hess - 23rd July 2005 22:01 Clearly, the only answer is the first one. New punctuation guidelines would also dictate that a comma should follow the word "staff". Since this is a poll the correct response should be given so that responders would learn something. A favor if a reply iregarding my comments is requested.   Eats shoots - 25th December 2005 11:34 The first is misleading; the comma would suggest that the negative flowed on and you need a break here to move to the positive. The comma before 'or' is optional. You also might want to put a comma in your comment after "Since this is a poll".   Gavin - 11th April 2007 15:04 What does 'A favor if a reply iregarding my comments is requested.' mean? It makes no sense to me.   Lol - 23rd June 2007 11:58 It has to be the Semi-Colon, althought short, "Don't Touch" can still count as a sentence, and the comma is in the correct place throughout.   You must vote before you can post a comment. Browse our language polls: Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |  Next »

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