Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.A. James loves to play soccer; his brother prefers baseball.B. Jacob loves to read; the weather outside today is frightful.C. Ted has a speedboat; but, he really likes to play backgammon.D. Craig, a basketball lover, is going to a professional game; next week.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the appropriate use of a semicolon to combine the two sentences?Group of answer choicesNathan is everyone’s favorite boss; Shelly is not.Although Nathan is everyone’s favorite boss; Shelly is not.Because Shelly is not; Nathan is everyone’s favorite boss.Shelly is not; Nathan is everyone’s favorite boss.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?A While lively social interactions are reported to be the catalyst for laughter; we know people laugh at jokes, too.B Some people believe laughter is the antidote to tough days; because, laughter works, more times than not.C If tickled, some people fall into hysterics; crying and laughing and snorting all at once.D Laughter might be an invitation to play; however, a grunt might serve as a threat to go away.

Select the correct answer.Which sentence below correctly demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon? A. The Maharini felt nervous about going to a strange land; she felt certain that she would be stared at. B. Queen Victoria was a legendary figure, hence; the Maharini was thrilled to meet her. C. The Maharini had no idea she would be going to England, thus; she was shocked when she found out. D. Queen Victoria came forward to greet the Maharini; kissing her not once, but twice.

The first and most common use of a semicolon is to join what together? aa dependent clause with an independent clause. btwo complete sentences that are related. csimilar ideas dtwo fragmented thoughts to make a complete sentence.

The following sentence is a comma splice:Kelly can't wait to move to Texas, he has always wanted to be on his own.In which sentence is a semicolon correctly used to correct the comma splice?Multiple choice question.Kelly can't wait to move to Texas; and he has always wanted to be on his own.Kelly can't wait to move; to Texas he has always wanted to be on his own.Kelly can't wait to move to Texas; he has always wanted to be on his own.