The correct use of a semicolon is in the first option: "The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there."
This sentence correctly uses a semicolon to link two independent clauses.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?(1 point) Responses The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there. The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there. We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining. We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining. I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet. I need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet. Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework. Before we go to softball practice; we have to finish our homework.
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Which describes an independent clause?(1 point) Responses an incomplete sentence an incomplete sentence a sentence fragment a sentence fragment a part of a sentence that can stand alone a part of a sentence that can stand alone a phrase in a sentence without a verb
The correct description of an independent clause is: a part of a sentence that can stand alone.
An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
What is a compound sentence?(1 point) Responses a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause a sentence with no dependent clauses a sentence with no dependent clauses a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
The correct definition of a compound sentence is: a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses.
A compound sentence is formed by joining two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or").
Which sets off an introductory phrase?(1 point) Responses a conjunction a conjunction a colon a colon a comma a comma a semicolon
The correct answer is: a comma.
A comma is used to set off an introductory phrase from the main part of a sentence.
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Yes, I’m here! How can I assist you further?
Which answer choice uses correct punctuation in the passage below? My favorite activities include; reading writing... and painting I enjoy these because it helps me relax: I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time, I like to write short stories, they allow me to be creative, and express my thoughts. (1 point) Responses My favorite activities include, reading, writing, and painting I enjoy these because it helps me relax. I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time, I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative, and express my thoughts.. My favorite activities include, reading, writing, and painting I enjoy these because it helps me relax. I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time, I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative, and express my thoughts.. My favorite activities include; reading writing... and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax: I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative and express my thoughts. My favorite activities include; reading writing... and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax: I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative and express my thoughts. My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax, I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time I like to write short stories they allow me to be creative, express my thoughts. My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax, I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time I like to write short stories they allow me to be creative, express my thoughts. My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax; I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time, I like to write short stories. They allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
The answer choice that uses correct punctuation in the passage is:
My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax; I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time, I like to write short stories. They allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
This option correctly uses a colon to introduce the list, semicolons to separate independent clauses, and commas where appropriate.