Select the correct punctuation to join two related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A semicolon
- Step 1: Using only a comma between independent clauses creates a comma splice error. Step 2. A semicolon correctly joins independent clauses without conjunctions. Answer: A semicolon. Why not the others: A comma creates a splice; hyphen joins words; ellipsis shows omissions.
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