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which version of this sentence uses punctuation correctly?
○ tina is a quiet girl consequently; we were startled by her loud laugh.
○ tina is a quiet girl; consequently we were startled by her loud laugh.
○ tina is a quiet girl, consequently; we were startled by her loud laugh.
○ tina is a quiet girl; consequently, we were startled by her loud laugh.

Explanation:

When connecting two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb like "consequently", a semicolon must come before the conjunctive adverb, and a comma must follow it. The first clause "Tina is a quiet girl" is independent, and the second clause "we were startled by her loud laugh" is also independent. The correct punctuation separates the two clauses with a semicolon before "consequently" and a comma after it.

Answer:

Tina is a quiet girl; consequently, we were startled by her loud laugh.