Which sentence choice below does NOT use the semicolon correctly?

A. Firemen have a dangerous job; police officers have a

dangerous job, too.

B. We sat in the splash zone; and were soaked by the end of

the performance.

C. I was broke; I didn't even have a dollar to my name.

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Chase Zhang

6 March, 18:13

Which sentence choice below does NOT use the semicolon correctly?

A. Firemen have a dangerous job; police officers have a

dangerous job, too.

B. We sat in the splash zone; and were soaked by the end of

the performance.

C. I was broke; I didn't even have a dollar to my name.

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Dragon · Answer 1

B. We sat in the splash zone; and were soaked by the end of the performance.

Explanation:

When using a semicolon, words such as "and" are not necessary.

Which sentence choice below does NOT use the semicolon correctly?A. Firemen have a dangerous job; police officers have adangerous job, too.B. We sat in the splash zone; and were soaked by the end ofthe performance.C. I was broke; I didn't even have a dollar to my name.

Which sentence choice below does NOT use the semicolon correctly?

A. Firemen have a dangerous job; police officers have a

dangerous job, too.

B. We sat in the splash zone; and were soaked by the end of

the performance.

C. I was broke; I didn't even have a dollar to my name.