Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?(1 point)

Question

Responses

We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.
We moved practice to the gym; after it started raining.
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.
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.

Answer 1

The sentence "The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there." uses a semicolon correctly.

Answer 2

Which describes an independent clause?(1 point)
Responses

a phrase in a sentence without a verb
a phrase in a sentence without a verb
a sentence fragment
a sentence fragment
a part of a sentence that can stand alone
a part of a sentence that can stand alone
an incomplete sentence

Answer 3

A part of a sentence that can stand alone is called an independent clause.

Answer 4

What is a compound sentence?(1 point)
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a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
a sentence with two dependent clauses and no independent clauses
a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
a sentence with one independent clause and one dependent clause
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
a sentence with no dependent clauses

Answer 5

A compound sentence is a sentence with two independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

Answer 6

Which sets off an introductory phrase?(1 point)
Responses

a semicolon
a semicolon
a comma
a comma
a conjunction
a conjunction
a colon

Answer 7

An introductory phrase is typically set off by a comma.