Asked by Dorothy

Semicolon.

2a. The Bears lost the Super Bowl to Indianapolis; worse yet, I lost a bet with my brother about the outcome of the game.

2b. The Bears lost the Superbowl to Indianapolia; worse yet; I lost a bet with my brother about the outcome of the game.

Which is correct for the usuage of the Semicolon and why?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Please see my last answer. Then, tell us which sentence is correct. We'll be glad to check your answer.
Answered by Dorothy
i see that there is 2 independent clauses, so i would use the semicolon, but the word between the 2 clauses,worse ye: or worse yet, is what is throughing me off.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Since "worse yet" is not an independent clause, you only need one semicolon in this sentence.
Answered by Dorothy
that's what i was thinking but i just wanted to make sure. Thank you
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome. :-)
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