Read the sentences. Then select the sentence that properly combines them by using a semicolon.

I never know what to get him for his birthday. Perhaps I will get him a bicycle.

I never know what to get him for his birthday. Perhaps; I will get him a bicycle.

I never know what to get him for his birthday; perhaps I will get him a bicycle.

I never know what to get him for his birthday. Perhaps I will get him a bicycle;

I never know what to get him for his birthday, Perhaps I will get him a bicycle.

1 answer

The sentence that properly combines them by using a semicolon is:

"I never know what to get him for his birthday; perhaps I will get him a bicycle."