Question

Identify which option in each of the following groups is punctuated correctly. a. I hung a picture in the new conference room; it brightens the room. b. I hung a picture in the new conference room, it brightens the room c. I hung a picture; in the new conference room: it brightens the room.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. I hung a picture in the new conference room; it brightens the room.

Explanation:

A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. As seen in this option chosen, the semi colon separates the two independent clauses.

Answer 2

Answer:

a. I hung a picture in the new conference room; it brightens the room.

Explanation:

In this option, a semicolon is being used to separate two independent clauses without the use of a conjunction. This is grammatically correct. A semicolon can also be used when presenting a serial list, particularly if the items in this list are long or have internal punctuation. Finally, the semicolon can be used when a conjunctive adverb links two independent clauses.