Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The match was postponed; heavy rain had flooded the field.
Answer: The match was postponed; heavy rain had flooded the field. Why not the others: 'Because...' is not a complete sentence; the others split the clauses at the wrong place.
- Step 1: A semicolon joins two complete sentences that are closely related.
- Step 2: Both halves of 'The match was postponed; heavy rain had flooded the field' can stand alone.
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