Question

. Which sentence needs a semicolon added to be correct? 

(1) Water is something most of us take for granted. (2) If we need a cold drink or want to take a shower, water is there. (3) If we want to water our yards or wash the dishes, water is there. (4) For many parts of the world, however, this is not true. (5) Water is not everywhere it's miles away. (6) To get water involves a long walk to and from the source. (7) Traditionally it is the job of women and children to spend their days searching for water. (8) Then, they gather it to bring back to their homes. (9) Sadly, even after that water is found, only some of its clean and safe enough to drink.  (10) A number of groups across the globe have spent decades helping people get better access to water. (11) One such organization is called water.org (12) It was started in 2009 by actor Matt Damon and Gary White, the co-founder of Water partners. (13) What have they accomplished so far
A. 

(2) If we need a cold drink or want to take a shower, water is there.     B.  (5) Water is not everywhere it's miles away.     C.  (4) For many parts of the world, however, this is not true.     D.  (3) If we want to water our yards or wash the dishes, water is there.  

Answer 1

It is B. The semicolon should be between everywhere and it's. I.e. "....everywhere;it''s..."

Answer 2

B. (5) Water is not everywhere it's miles away.

Step-by-step explanation:

Semi- colons are used in between any two independent clauses. Independent clauses are words or sentences that can stand on their own as a sentence, making complete sense. Inserting a semi- colon in between any phrase or sentences is tended to give/ provide a pause in between sentences.

Thus, the semi- colon will be inserted in between 'everywhere' and 'it's', for the words "water is everywhere" and "it's miles away" are two independent clauses. This semi- colon will act as a pause, but not fully separate the sentences into two.

Thus, the final sentence will be

Water is everywhere; it's miles away.