I have a question about whether this is an appropriate use of a semicolon:
The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands; the leaders of the ring were eventually executed for first degree murder.
I appreciate your insight. Thanks!
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I am not an expert, but a semi-colon is acceptable, as is a period. I think that a period and a new sentence sounds better to me. However, first degree should be hyphenated.
The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands. The leaders of the ring were eventually executed for
first-degree murder.
The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands. The leaders of the ring were eventually executed for
first-degree murder.
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Thank you!
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I agree with the other user above that while a semicolon is probably OK, I would prefer a period.Alissa Nesson wrote: ↑10 Feb 2024, 14:22 I have a question about whether this is an appropriate use of a semicolon:
The murder scandal saw seventeen women arrested for poisoning their husbands; the leaders of the ring were eventually executed for first degree murder.
I appreciate your insight. Thanks!
