On further investigation, it doesn't appear to be entirely true, e.g. when presenting a list where the items on the list contain their own internal punctuation. But in the context where it would replace a comma splice, I think so.
I agree completely. Indeed, I would go further and say that not only can you not fix two comma splices with two semicolons, but if you find yourself wishing to do so, you should pause and rethink what you're trying to say, because that's a definite red flag that you're not saying it with clarity and may well mean that the underlying thought is itself fuzzy.
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Date: 2012-01-20 03:00 am (UTC)Oh! I did not know that.
That's helpful, thanks!
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