Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A
The cat purred loudly; it was content with its nap.
B
She enjoys baking, reading; and gardening.
C
He felt unwell; so he decided to go home early.
D
Many factors contributed to the decline; including economic instability and political unrest.
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Option A correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. Options B, C, and D misuse the semicolon in various grammatical contexts.
💡 Why is A) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?" is Option A: The cat purred loudly; it was content with its nap..
The other options — B) She enjoys baking, reading; and gardening., C) He felt unwell; so he decided to go home early., D) Many factors contributed to the decline; including economic instability and political unrest. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Option A correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. Options B, C, and D misuse the semicolon in various grammatical contexts.
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