Question

Select the sentence showing the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses.

We wanted to go hiking; however it rained.
We wanted to go hiking however, it rained.
We wanted to go hiking, however it rained.
We wanted to go hiking; however, it rained.

Answer 1

The sentence that shows the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses is:

**We wanted to go hiking; however, it rained.**