Punctuating Clauses

Question 1

Which sentence correctly joins the two related independent clauses using a semicolon instead of a conjunction? Clauses: “The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes, frosting each carefully” and “the customers praised the sweet flavors.”

Accepted Answer

The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes, frosting each carefully; the customers praised the sweet flavors.

Answer

The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes, frosting each carefully: the customers praised the sweet flavors.

Answer

The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes, frosting each carefully. The customers praised the sweet flavors.

Answer

The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes, frosting each carefully, the customers praised the sweet flavors.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly replaces the commas with dashes to give a stronger pause and emphasis between the clauses?

Accepted Answer

The storm rolled in— the wind howled— and the trees swayed.

Answer

The storm rolled in; the wind howled; and the trees swayed.

Answer

The storm rolled in— the wind howled, and the trees swayed.

Answer

The storm rolled in, the wind howled, and the trees swayed.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences correctly joins the two related independent clauses using a semicolon? Clauses: "Mia finished her homework" and "she still felt tired".

Accepted Answer

Mia finished her homework; she still felt tired.

Answer

Mia finished her homework, she still felt tired.

Answer

Mia finished her homework and she still felt tired.

Answer

Mia finished her homework — she still felt tired.

Try three questions

Which sentence correctly joins the two related independent clauses using a semicolon instead of a conjunction? Clauses: “The baker prepared a dozen cupcakes, frosting each carefully” and “the customers praised the sweet flavors.”

Which sentence correctly replaces the commas with dashes to give a stronger pause and emphasis between the clauses?

Which of the following sentences correctly joins the two related independent clauses using a semicolon? Clauses: "Mia finished her homework" and "she still felt tired".

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