Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of a semicolon between independent clauses linked by a conjunctive adverb?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The student council organized the forum; however, few department heads attended.
- Step 1: Two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb ('however') must have a semicolon before the adverb and a comma after it. Answer: The student council organized the forum; however, few department heads attended. Why not the others: Comma splice occurs in B and D; C omits the comma after 'however'.
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