Question

which of the following sentences is punctuated using correct semicolon mechanics? we must hurry so that were not late; otherwise, we may not be allowed to participate we must hurry so that were not late; otherwise, we may not be allowed to participate we must hurry so that were not late; otherwise, we may not be allowed to participate we must hurry so that were not late; otherwise, we may not be allowed to participate

Explanation:

A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. In the correct usage, the clauses on either side of the semicolon could stand alone as sentences. Here, "We must hurry so that we're not late" and "otherwise, we may not be allowed to participate" are two related independent - clauses. The semicolon should be placed between them without additional commas right after it.

Answer:

The sentence "We must hurry so that we're not late; otherwise, we may not be allowed to participate" is punctuated correctly.