Question

In which of the following is the semicolon correctly used?

°To my dismay, my car had a flat; I desperately needed to find another way to go.
°Dev declared the meeting adjourned; and we began squabbling.
°That video game is awesome; yesterday I went ice-skating.
°Because we repaired the antenna; our reception improved.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is (To my dismay, my car had a flat; I desperately needed to find another way to go.)

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember a semicolon separates two independent clauses that are closely related. The two independent clauses here are tied as the flat tire creates the reason for the next action. And I got it right on the exam :).

Answer 2

its correct in

°To my dismay, my car had a flat; I desperately needed to find another way to go.