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Is This the Right Way to Use Semicolon?
Is it proper grammar to use a semicolon in this sentence? If not, what is the correct way?
So I would order a pizza from one of the usual suspects; Round Table, Domino's, or Pizza Hut.
Thank you so much Ima!
3 Answers
- Seh-Kai LiaoLv 69 years agoFavorite Answer
Use a colon, ":," to introduce lists.
Use a semicolon, ";," to splice two independent clauses together. A semicolon is used in a list instead of the usual comma if an item (or items) contains a comma within it.
So I would order a pizza from one of the usual suspects: Round Table, Domino's, or Pizza Hut.
I'm thinking about going to Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; or New York, New York.
Hope this helps!
- 9 years ago
I belive it would be a colon (:) .because it is a list...I could be wrong though
- Anonymous9 years ago
No use a ":" instead
