EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
A
The dog barked; and then it wagged its tail.
B
The dog barked, and then it wagged its tail.
C
The dog barked; then it wagged its tail.
D
The dog barked then; it wagged its tail.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
A semicolon should be used to join two independent clauses that are closely related. Choice C is the only sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses: "The dog barked" and "then it wagged its tail."
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