Question 119

Fill in the blanks and choose the correct definition for the punctuation.
When no connecting word is used to connect two independent clauses, one should use ________.

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A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related in meaning but not joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and," "but," "or").

Hence, the answer is option B.

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