Identify which option in each of the following groups is punctuated correctly. a. The old office space was dark and cold it seemed depressing. b. The old office space was dark and cold; it seemed depressing. c. The old office space was dark and cold, it seemed depressing.

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16 May, 18:57

Identify which option in each of the following groups is punctuated correctly. a. The old office space was dark and cold it seemed depressing. b. The old office space was dark and cold; it seemed depressing. c. The old office space was dark and cold, it seemed depressing.

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Lilyana Pierce · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

The semicolon (; ) shows a longer break than that shown by a comma, but shorter than that marked by a full stop. It is often used to show a certain connection between the first and the second part. Here the connection is between dark and cold and seemed depressing.