Question

question 3
choose the option that shows the correct semicolon and comma usage.
○ sam went skiing; terry, however, went snowboarding.
○ sam went skiing, terry, however, went snowboarding.
○ sam went skiing terry; however, went snowboarding. ;
○ sam went skiing ,terry however went snowboarding.

Explanation:

To determine correct punctuation, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Sam went skiing; Terry, however, went snowboarding." uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses ("Sam went skiing" and "Terry, however, went snowboarding") and commas to set off the conjunctive adverb "however" within the second clause. This follows punctuation rules.
• Option 2: Using a comma between two independent clauses ("Sam went skiing" and "Terry...") creates a comma splice, which is incorrect.
• Option 3: The structure "Sam went skiing Terry" is a run - on, and the semicolon placement is wrong as "Terry" is not an independent clause. Also, the extra semicolon at the end is incorrect.
• Option 4: The comma after "skiing" is incorrect (creates a comma splice - like issue), and "however" is not properly set off with commas.

Answer:

A. Sam went skiing; Terry, however, went snowboarding.