Hello again!
Can I have your opinion regarding the use of commas and semicolons of the following?
Which ones are correct:
1. Whatever you do to one child you must do to the other too.
or
Whatever you do to one child, you must do to the other too.
2. Here we have subtracted three from one side but not the other, so the equality no longer holds.
or
Here, we have subtracted three from one side but not the other; so the equality no longer holds.
3. In this case we will separate the sugar from the flour. First prepare the mixing bowl. Next add the liquid.
or
In this case, we will separate the sugar from the flour. First, prepare the mixing bowl. Next, add the liquid.
4. If you don’t know the following information backwards and forwards you risk losing time on the test.
or
If you don’t know the following information backwards and forwards, you risk losing time on the test.
In general, how do I know when to use/not use commas and semicolons? If it's okay, can you give me the general rules on their uses?
Thank you so much. Your forum is truly a great help!
Jeanne
