Question

A)
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?
(1 point)
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout theyear.
Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small.
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The words of our company’s president say it all “We either change with the times or fall behind.”
Where should the colon be placed?
(1 point)
after the word
all
after the word
president
after the word
times
after the word
say

Answer 1

1) Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
- This correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses.

2) Place the colon after the word "all."
- Correct punctuation: The words of our company’s president say it all: “We either change with the times or fall behind.”