Question

which is the best way to complete the text? francis scott key penned the lyrics to the american national anthem, \the star - spangled banner,\ after the battle of ____________ was inspired by the sight of the american flag still flying above the fort after twenty - five hours of bombardment by the british. fort mchenry, he fort mchenry; he fort mchenry. because he

Explanation:

The first option creates a run - on sentence. The third option has an incorrect punctuation and structure with "Because he". The second option correctly uses a semicolon to separate two related independent clauses.

Answer:

Fort McHenry; he