Question

identify the correct placement of the semicolon in the following sentence. i read the book quickly i need to find a new book. after the word \book\ after the word \quickly\ after the word
eed\

Explanation:

A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses. "I read the book quickly" and "I need to find a new book" are independent clauses. So the semicolon should be placed where these two clauses meet.

Answer:

after the word "quickly"