Question

Dental floss is about as simple as a product can get [1] but still it affords the consumer a number of choices. Floss comes flavored or

unflavored [2] both kinds perform identically. Waxed and unwaxed floss does offer a real choice [3] however; waxed floss slides easier between
teeth that are very close together. Some floss is mounted on plastic handles [4] for those having limited dexterity.
Where should a semicolon be placed?
1. 1
02 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answer 1

Answer: A semicolon should be placed in the second spot.

Explanation: A semicolon is placed between two independent clauses that are not connected by a conjunction. In number one, the word "but" is used. In number three "however", and sentence number four uses "for". Number two is the only one without a conjunction, which is where the semicolon should go.