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, However; before I vs However, before I

Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is "however, before I". The semicolon in the first phrase is unnecessary and incorrect. The conjunction "however" should be followed by a comma, not a semicolon.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

, However; before I

This phrase is incorrect. The semicolon after "however" is unnecessary and incorrect.

Incorrect usage. Remove the semicolon and replace it with a comma to make it correct: "however, before I".

However, before I

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Correct usage. Use a comma after the conjunction "however" to introduce the following clause: "however, before I".

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