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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon to join independent clauses?

A. American checkers is called checkers because; the game board is checkered and the British call it draughts after the movement of the pieces.

B. American checkers was named after the checkered board; The British call the game draughts because of the way the pieces move.

C. The British game of draughts is played on a checkered board; like American checkers.

D. The British game of draughts was named after the movement of pieces on a checkered board; Americans call the game checkers because of the checkered board.

Answer :

4. The British game of draughts was named after the movement of pieces on a checkered board; Americans call the game checkers because the checkered board correctly uses a semicolon to join independent clauses.

  • The semicolon connects two independent clauses that could each function as standalone sentences.
  • These are related closely enough to warrant being in the same sentence.
  • This punctuation choice enhances readability by indicating a stronger connection between the ideas compared to a period.
  • It also separates them more distinctly than a comma would.

Answer:

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Explanation:

The correct sentence that uses a semicolon to join independent clauses is:

- American checkers was named after the checkered board; The British call the game draughts because of the way the pieces move.

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