Which choice uses a semicolon correctly to join two independent clauses?
A. My sister and I love to cook; we spend hours cooking together.
B. Skiing is fun; but snowboarding is better.
C. My aunt went shopping; went to the mall.
D. In the morning; I go jogging.
Answer (3)
An independent clause is a sentence or part of one that can stand alone.
So I have a feeling that the first one is correct as "My sister and I love to cook" and "we spend hours cooking together" can both stand alone yet are joined by a semicolon.
I hope this has helped
Among the choices provided, the correct use of a semicolon to join two independent clauses is: My sister and I love to cook; we spend hours cooking together. This sentence makes use of the semicolon to connect two closely related independent clauses without the need for a coordinating conjunction. It's important to note that semicolons should be used to connect related independent clauses, and not to separate words or phrases from an independent clause. An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.
A semicolon should not be used as it is in the options 'Skiing is fun; but snowboarding is better.' and 'In the morning; I go jogging.', since the first one incorrectly pairs a semicolon with a coordinating conjunction, and the second one separates an independent clause from a phrase rather than joining two independent clauses. Additionally, 'My aunt went shopping; went to the mall.' is incorrect because the second part lacks a subject and does not form an independent clause.
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The correct choice that uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses is option A: 'My sister and I love to cook; we spend hours cooking together.' This option correctly connects two complete thoughts with a semicolon. The other options either misuse the semicolon or do not consist of independent clauses.
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