Question

colons and semi - colons quick check
which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? (1 point)
○ we moved practice to the gym, after it started raining.
○ the stadium is located next to the school, it does not take long to walk there.
○ before we go to softball practice, we have to finish our homework.
○ i need to bring the following things; my gym bag, my backpack, and your helmet.

Explanation:

1. The first, third options use commas correctly for dependent clauses but do not use semicolons.
2. The fourth option incorrectly uses a semicolon where a colon should introduce the list of items.
3. The second option correctly uses a semicolon to connect two closely related independent clauses that could stand alone as full sentences.

Answer:

B. The stadium is located next to the school, it does not take long to walk there.

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Correction: Note: The original sentence has a comma splice error in the text, the correct version with a semicolon is The stadium is located next to the school; it does not take long to walk there. which is the intended correct answer choice.