Question
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
Responses
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
She loves reading: mystery novels and fantasy books.
She loves reading: mystery novels and fantasy books.
He has a dog, a cat; and a rabbit.
He has a dog, a cat; and a rabbit.
The weather is great; let's go for a picnic: today.
Responses
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
She loves reading: mystery novels and fantasy books.
She loves reading: mystery novels and fantasy books.
He has a dog, a cat; and a rabbit.
He has a dog, a cat; and a rabbit.
The weather is great; let's go for a picnic: today.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct sentence that uses a semicolon correctly is:
**I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.**
This sentence correctly uses the semicolon to connect two independent clauses. The other sentences contain incorrect usages of colons and semicolons.
**I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.**
This sentence correctly uses the semicolon to connect two independent clauses. The other sentences contain incorrect usages of colons and semicolons.