Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. She was tired; however, she kept working.
- Step 1: A semicolon can join two related independent clauses, with the conjunctive adverb "however" followed by a comma. Answer: She was tired; however, she kept working. Why not the others: The other three options don't fit.
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