Question

question 2
choose the option that shows the correct semicolon and comma usage.

• tripping over the dog, i dropped my cup.
• tripping over the dog; i dropped my cup.
• tripping over the dog, i dropped, my cup.
• tripping over; the dog, i dropped my cup.

Explanation:

To determine correct punctuation: A comma is used to separate an introductory participial phrase ("Tripping over the dog") from the main clause ("I dropped my cup"). Semicolons are for independent clauses or separating items in complex lists, so options with semicolons here are incorrect. The third option incorrectly places a comma in "I dropped, my cup" which is wrong. The first option uses a comma correctly to separate the phrase and the clause.

Answer:

Tripping over the dog, I dropped my cup. (The first option)