Question

Select the two choices in which proper punctuation is displayed. (Choose two.)

A) I didn't know how to get home; as a result, I got lost.
B) I wandered alone through the night; my footsteps the only sound.
C) Are you sure you have the correct answers; because I have checked.
D) Here is what you must bring to the party; napkins, cheese, cake, and drinks.
E) The other day, Brian's friends answered his calls; today, they all seem to have scattered to the winds.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

• A.) I didn't know how to get home; as a result, I got lost.
• E.) The other day, Brian's friends answered his calls; today, they all seem to have scattered to the winds.

When using a semicolon, there should be an independent clause on both sides; it has the same function as a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY). For example, "I didn't know how to get home; as a result, I got lost" could be replaced with, "I didn't know how to get home, so as a result, I got lost."