Question
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A.
If tickled, some people fall into hysterics; crying and laughing and snorting all at once.
B.
Laughter might be an invitation to play; however, a grunt might serve as a threat to go away.
C.
While lively social interactions are reported to be the catalyst for laughter; we know people laugh at jokes, too.
D.
Some people believe laughter is the antidote to tough days; because, laughter works, more times than not.
A.
If tickled, some people fall into hysterics; crying and laughing and snorting all at once.
B.
Laughter might be an invitation to play; however, a grunt might serve as a threat to go away.
C.
While lively social interactions are reported to be the catalyst for laughter; we know people laugh at jokes, too.
D.
Some people believe laughter is the antidote to tough days; because, laughter works, more times than not.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The sentence that correctly uses a semicolon is:
B.
Laughter might be an invitation to play; however, a grunt might serve as a threat to go away.
In this sentence, the semicolon appropriately separates two independent clauses that are closely related. The other sentences misuse semicolons in various ways.
B.
Laughter might be an invitation to play; however, a grunt might serve as a threat to go away.
In this sentence, the semicolon appropriately separates two independent clauses that are closely related. The other sentences misuse semicolons in various ways.