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Which of the following statements about using semicolons is correct?
A semicolon often replaces a colon in a complex sentence.
A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related
A semicolon is interchangeable with a comma.
A semicolon should be placed before a conjunction in a compound sentence.
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The correct statement is:
- A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related.
Brief explanation: use a semicolon between two independent clauses when you want a closer connection than a period provides (e.g., "I wanted to go; she wanted to stay."). You can also use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore) and then a comma ("I wanted to go; however, she stayed."). The other choices are incorrect: a semicolon does not generally replace a colon, it is not interchangeable with a comma, and you normally do not put a semicolon before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
- A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related.
Brief explanation: use a semicolon between two independent clauses when you want a closer connection than a period provides (e.g., "I wanted to go; she wanted to stay."). You can also use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb (however, therefore) and then a comma ("I wanted to go; however, she stayed."). The other choices are incorrect: a semicolon does not generally replace a colon, it is not interchangeable with a comma, and you normally do not put a semicolon before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
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