Question

Is the semi colon used right in this is sentence:

More young people felt that their school cared about their grades/results than cared about them being happy; 81% to 67%.

Answer 1

Answer:

No.

Explanation:

We use a semi-colon when we want to end a sentence, but choose not to and continue it.

The sentence above can be framed as-

a. With punctuation

More young people— 81% to 67% felt that their school cared....

b. Without punctuation

81% to 67% young people felt that their school cared....

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