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Are semicolons necessary?
emberfly
post Aug 14 2009, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Aug 6 2009, 10:40 PM) *
Kurt Vonnegut wrote, "Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college." But I happen to like semicolons; I have been to college and I know how to use them properly. So who's right, Kurt Vonnegut or me?


College? Pssh. Sixth grade accelerated English class.
 
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post Aug 14 2009, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(schizo @ Aug 8 2009, 02:15 PM) *
I loved using them when my English classes actually involved grammar.

Unfortunately, high school literature classes have completely wiped my mind of all the fancy grammar rules and techniques I knew. I don't use semicolons anymore because I don't remember how. cry.gif


Jan went to the store, and she bought some milk.
Jan went to the store; she bought some milk.

That's the only use I remember. I hate all this literature bullshit high school throws at you. cry.gif I want my grammar back!
 
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post Oct 1 2010, 10:24 AM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Aug 6 2009, 10:40 PM) *
Kurt Vonnegut wrote, "Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college." But I happen to like semicolons; I have been to college and I know how to use them properly. So who's right, Kurt Vonnegut or me?


Ha ha! I'm a SUPER semi-colon freak; I just like them! Ha ha! I thought I was the only one who had this sickness whistling.gif

And...um, writing is subjective;to each his own. Don't bother quoting Vonnegut and just do what works for you. tongue.gif
 

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