In English is it grammatically correct to put a semi-colon in front of the word "but"?

No, you generally don't put a semi-colon before because. A comma is all that's necessary. Also, you don't put a comma after the word because.

Semi-colons are meant only to be used for two independent clauses, which in this case "He has the right background" is an independent clause. You can either use "because" with a comma before it, or completely delete "because" and just put a semi-colon in its place. However the second option sort of changes the meaning of what you're trying to convey, so probably go with the first option.

Either of those options would be proper English. A semi-colon is meant to replace a conjunction when the rest of the sentence after the conjunction can be a sentence on its own. This source might help you understand the uses for the semi-colon: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon The only time one would put a semi-colon before the word "because" is if you were starting a new sentence with the word "because" which can only be done in a specific way, for example: I do not like to eat meat.

Because I do not like to eat meat, I order salads at restuarants. In this instance, one can put a semi-colon to replace that period I have and that would mean a semi-colon can come before "because". In the case of your question, " because, he has the right background." is not a complete sentence, which means one cannot put a semi-colon before it.

Simply get rid of "because" and it becomes a complete sentence, though it ever so slightly changes the meaning of what you're trying to convey like I said.

No. A semi colon is used between two complete sentences of a related theme. For example: "We're driving to Chicago; I'm taking my brother to Northwestern U." "Because no comma he has the right background" is not a complete sentence.

To correct the sentence, remove the semi colon and the comma: "Angelo is the best man for the job because he has the right background." The second clause {because he has the right background is the *reason* for the first clause so you shouldn't separate it. Modern language prof.

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