1. Which statement best explains the function of a semicolon?(1 point)
A. It joins two independent clauses that are related.
B. It joins two dependent clauses that are not related.
C. It joins two independent clauses that are not related.
D. It joins two dependent clauses that are related.
2. What is an independent clause?(1 point)
A. an incomplete sentence
B. part of a sentence that can stand alone
C. a phrase in a sentence without a verb
D. a sentence fragment
3. What is a compound sentence?(1 point)
A. a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
B. a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
C. a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
D. a sentence with no dependent clauses
4. What sets off an introductory phrase?(1 point)
A. a colon
B. a semicolon
C. a conjunction
D. a comma
17 answers
2.D
3.C
4.A
1. It joins two independent clauses that are relatable
2. part of a sentence that can stand alone
3. a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependant clauses
4. a comma
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