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Subject:Re: comma or semicolon?? From:Romay Jean Sitze <rositze -at- NMSU -dot- EDU> Date:Sun, 11 Jun 1995 09:56:28 -0600
On Fri, 9 Jun 1995, Timothy Schablin wrote:
> Check this one out. Would you use a comma instead?
> Atlas Inc. consist of a scientific team; combining thier experience
> and education to provide you with the highest quality products.
> One of my books says a comma, the other book says a smicolon.
I would favor the comma. BTW, I would also add an "s" to "consist".
And finally, you might consider a complete rewrite of the sentence to
eliminate the punctuation problem at the source.
