The sentence that uses a semicolon correctly is:
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.
This sentence appropriately uses the semicolon to connect two independent clauses.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?(1 point)
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I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.
I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.
Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.
The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there.
We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.
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Which describes an independent clause?(1 point)
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an incomplete sentence
an incomplete sentence
a phrase in a sentence without a verb
a phrase in a sentence without a verb
a sentence fragment
a sentence fragment
a part of a sentence that can stand alone
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an incomplete sentence
an incomplete sentence
a phrase in a sentence without a verb
a phrase in a sentence without a verb
a sentence fragment
a sentence fragment
a part of a sentence that can stand alone
The correct description of an independent clause is:
a part of a sentence that can stand alone.
An independent clause has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.
What is a compound sentence?(1 point)
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a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
a sentence with no dependent clauses
a sentence with no dependent clauses
a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
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a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
a sentence with no dependent clauses
a sentence with no dependent clauses
a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
The correct definition of a compound sentence is:
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
A compound sentence connects two complete thoughts (independent clauses) using a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or") or a semicolon.
Which sets off an introductory phrase?(1 point)
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a colon
a colon
a semicolon
a semicolon
a conjunction
a conjunction
a comma
a comma
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a colon
a colon
a semicolon
a semicolon
a conjunction
a conjunction
a comma
a comma
The correct answer is:
a comma.
A comma is used to set off an introductory phrase from the main part of the sentence.
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