Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.

a. I like; swimming, hiking, and camping. Eliminate

b. Swimming; my favorite form of exercise: it gives me energy.

c. Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.

d. I am going swimming; and then i will lie in the sun and relax.

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Stella Mueller

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4 October, 20:56

Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.

a. I like; swimming, hiking, and camping. Eliminate

b. Swimming; my favorite form of exercise: it gives me energy.

c. Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.

d. I am going swimming; and then i will lie in the sun and relax.

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Rachel Flowers · Answer 1

The sentence that shows correct semicolon usages is C. Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy. A semicolon divides two independent clauses. That means if the sentences could be alone they would be valid. You don't put a coordinating conjunction after the semicolon, continue on with the sentence.

Jason · Answer 2

c. Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.

Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.a. I like; swimming, hiking, and camping. Eliminateb. Swimming; my favorite form of exercise: it gives me energy.c. Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.d. I am going swimming; and then i will lie in the sun and relax.