Question

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.

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.

Answer 2

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