Question

Which version of the sentence uses punctuation correctly?

A.)The fine on my library account has reached the limit; therefore, I cannot check out any more books until the fine is paid.
B.) The fine on my library account has reached the limit, therefore; I cannot check out any more books until the fine is paid.
C.)The fine on my library account has reached the limit therefore, I cannot check out any more books; until the fine is paid.
D.) The fine, on my library account; has reached the limit therefore I cannot check out any more books until the fine is paid.

Answer 1

A) uses punctuation correctly

Answer 2

Answer: A.

Step-by-step explanation: The semicolon is correctly placed between the independent clauses in option A, while in all other options, it appears at wrong positions:separating the adverb therefore from the clause it is supposed to modify in option B, between an independent and a dependent clause in option C, and separating a subject from its predicate in option D.