Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The exam was long; however, most students finished on time.
- Step 1: A semicolon joins two related main clauses.
- Step 2: 'The exam was long' and 'most students finished on time' are such clauses.
Answer
The exam was long; however, most students finished on time.
Why not the others: The others place the semicolon inside a clause.
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