Question

directions: review the questions below and choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation and capitalization (37a).

1. the traffic around the mall is very stressful, she tries to stay away.

a) the traffic around the mall is very stressful so she tries to stay away.
b) the traffic around the mall is very stressful; she tries to stay away.
c) the traffic around the mall is very stressful; she tries to stay away.
d) leave it as it is.

Explanation:

Option A uses "so" to connect two independent clauses without proper punctuation between them, which is incorrect. Option B has a typo ("aound" instead of "around") and also lacks correct punctuation for linking related independent clauses. Option C correctly uses a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses, with proper spelling and capitalization. Option D is not a complete relevant sentence for the context.

Answer:

C. The traffic around the mall is very stressful; She tries to stay away.