General Principle |
Incorrect Example |
Correct Example |
35 Use semicolons when a list contains lists. |
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For breakfast, he could choose ham, toast, and eggs; or French toast, syrup, and fruit; or pancakes, syrup, and bacon. |
36 Leave out the conjunction when linking a compound sentence with semicolon. |
He loved the little dog; and she loathed the wretched thing. |
He loved the little dog; she loathed the wretched thing. |