Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
Hard SAT item. Correct choice: A. The team practiced for hours; they were determined to win..
- A. The team practiced for hours; they were determined to win. ✓
- B. The team practiced for hours; and they were determined to win.
Why not B: “The team practiced for hours; and they were determined to win.” is not The team practiced for hours; they were determined to win..
- C. The team practiced for hours, they were determined to win; hard.
Why not C: “The team practiced for hours, they were determined to win; hard.” is not The team practiced for hours; they were determined to win..
- D. The team; practiced for hours, they were determined to win.
Why not D: “The team; practiced for hours, they were determined to win.” is not The team practiced for hours; they were determined to win..
Correct answer
A. The team practiced for hours; they were determined to win.
Explanation
The team practiced for hours they were determined to win is the term that matches Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon option A Option B The team practiced for hours and they were determined to win is a different value from The team practiced for hours they were determined to win Option C The team practiced for hours they were determined to win hard is a different value from The team practiced for hours they were determined to win Option D The team practiced for hours they were determined to win is a different value from The team practiced for hours they were determined to win Keep The team practiced.
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Tags: grammar, SAT, American Exams, Writing
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