Asked by Shakia SoChocolate on Jul 02, 2024
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Each of the following groups contains one correct sentence. Select the correct sentence from each group. Which sentence is correct?
A) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance, all who attended had a wonderful time.
B) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance all who attended had a wonderful time.
C) Mr. Lecque celebrated his seventy-second birthday with a square dance; all who attended had a wonderful time.
Seventy-second Birthday
The celebration marking the 72nd anniversary of a person's birth.
Square Dance
A type of folk dance in which four couples dance in a square pattern, directed by a caller.
- Discern correct punctuation usage across diverse sentence types.
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NISHANTA PRADHANJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct sentence is option C because it uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. Option A is incorrect because it lacks a punctuation mark between the two clauses, while option B is incorrect because it lacks any punctuation marks at all.
Learning Objectives
- Discern correct punctuation usage across diverse sentence types.