I4: Don’t Use a Semicolon Where it Should be a Comma
I4: Don’t Use a Semicolon Where it Should be a Comma: Don’t use a semicolon where you should be using a comma.
I would eat another slice; but I still want ice cream. (Incorrect)
I would eat another slice, but I still want ice cream. (Correct)
When Vito smiled; the rest of the crowd smiled too. (Incorrect)
When Vito smiles, the rest of the crowd smiled too. (Correct)
Bertha’s ring is one of a kind; therefore very expensive. (Incorrect)
Bertha’s ring is one of a kind, therefore very expensive. (Correct)