Question

Read the sentence and answer the question. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists. Which correctly shows where a semicolon is needed in the sentence? A. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have held advanced degrees; this education has been useful for mission specialists. B. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have; held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists. C. Since the late 1970s, many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful; for mission specialists. D. Since the late 1970s; many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists.

Answer 1

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The Correct Answer would be "D". Since the late 1970s; many astronauts have held advanced degrees this education has been useful for mission specialists.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A: Since the late 1970, many astronauts have held advanced degrees; this education has been useful for mission specialists.

Explanation:

 In the option A, the use of the semicolon in the is correct because it separates two statements that have related meanings.  In this case, there are two independent clauses, and instead of using a conjunction, the writer prefered to use a semicoln to separate the two sentences. So, it functions the same as the conjuntion and.