Question

Where does the semi-colon go? I like working outside I also enjoy reading.

1) Between 'working' and 'outside'
2) Between 'I' and 'also'
3) Between 'enjoy' and 'reading'
4) There is no need for a semi-colon in this sentence

Answer 1

The semi-colon belongs between 'I like working outside' and 'I also enjoy reading,' making the correct placement option 2) Between 'I' and 'also'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct placement for a semi-colon in the sentence 'I like working outside I also enjoy reading.' is between two independent clauses. Semicolons are used to connect closely related independent clauses. In this case, we can see two independent sentences: 'I like working outside' and 'I also enjoy reading'.

Therefore, the semi-colon should go between the word 'outside' and the second 'I' from the sentence, which corresponds with option 2) Between 'I' and 'also'. The correct sentence should read: 'I like working outside; I also enjoy reading.'