Question
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?(1 point)
Responses
The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year.
The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year.
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small.
Responses
The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year.
The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year.
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
The correct sentence that uses a semicolon to connect two closely related clauses is:
**Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.**
This sentence effectively connects two independent clauses that are related in context.
**Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.**
This sentence effectively connects two independent clauses that are related in context.