Question

    Select the correctly punctuated sentence from the options below.

    A The sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The sun set behind the mountains; casting a warm glow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The sun set behind the mountains casting a warm glow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The sun set; behind the mountains, casting a warm glow. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It is the correct use of a semicolon. It separates two related independent clauses.

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