Read this paragraph and select the answer that best meets conventional English standards for each underlined section below.

Although it is rather overlooked non-verbal communication is another important aspect of workplace communication. Somewhat of an umbrella term, non-verbal communication encompasses many behaviors such as body language and voice tone. In a communication situation these cues can indicate a variety of thoughts and feelings.
The third underlined portion:

Question 3 options:

No change

communication situation, these cues

communication situation; these cues

communication situation. These cues

1 answer

The best option that meets conventional English standards for the third underlined portion is:

communication situation; these cues

This option correctly uses a semicolon to link two related independent clauses, clarifying the relationship between them.